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THE  BENSON  LIBRARY  OF  HYMNOLOGY 

Endowed  by  the  Reverend 

Louis  Fitzgerald  Benson,  d.d. 

LIBRARY  OF  THE  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 
PRINCETON,  NEW  JERSEY 


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OFFICES  OF  WOKSHIP 


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PRINCIPALLY  FOR  USE  IN  SCHOOLS. 


WITH   AN   APPENDIX   OF  TUNES. 


SECOND  AND  REVISED  EDITIOK. 


BETHLEHExM,  PA.: 

MORAVIAN  PUBLICATION  OFFICB. 

1SS3. 


PREFACE 

TO  THE  SECOND  EDITION. 

With  the  exceptions  stated  below,  the  hymns  in  the 
first  edition  have  been  retained  in  this.  Many  desirable 
changes  suggested  themselves,  both  as  regards  the  ar- 
rangement and  omission  of  hymns,  and  the  introduction 
of  new  ones,  but  it  was  on  the  whole  deemed  best  to 
make  as  few  of  these  as  possible,  inasmuch  as  a  large 
number  of  copies  of  the  first  edition  is  still  in  use.  Be- 
sides verbal  or  other  slight  corrections  in  the  text  of  the 
hymns,  which  have  only  been  adopted  after  a  careful 
examination  of  standard  authorities,  the  following  are 
the  alterations  made  In  this  edition  : 

In  Office  of  Worship  No.  IV,  the  sentence,  "  May 
Thy  holy  birth"  etc.,  with  Its  response,  has  been  omit- 
ted, as  the  idea  intended  to  be  conveyed  was  not  always 
clearly  understood. 

In  the  Hymns,  Nos.  221  and  281  are  new,  the  one 
having,  in  the  first  edition,  been  a  repetition,  and  the 
other  was  rejected  because  of  its  difficult  metre. 

Four  Scriptural  litanies  have  been  added  to  the  Offices 
of  Worship.  They  have  been  taken,  with  some  modi- 
fications, from  other  collections. 

A  few  new  hymns  have  been  added  after  the  Doxolo- 
gies. 

In  accordance  with  various  suggestions  to  that  effect, 
the  names  of  some  tunes,  and  the  books  in  which  the 
Peculiar  Metres  are  found,  are  given  in  foot  notes.  The 
full  titles  of  these  books  are  given  below. 


IV  PREFACE. 

The  following  statement,  which  is  mainly  taken  from 
the  Preface  to  the  first  edition,  presents  the  principles 
which  guided  the  compilers  in  making  this  selection  of 
hymns. 

Firsts  principally  hymns  that  are  suitable  for  purposes 
of  worship  were  chosen.  It  is  a  matter  of  great  Import- 
ance that  congregations  of  children  and  young  persons 
are  made  to  feel  that  they  are  taking  part  in  a  service  of 
actual  devotion  and  worship,  and  therefore  the  hymns 
used  should  help  to  inspire  this  feeling.  Secondly,  for 
the  most  part,  standard  hymns  have  been  selected.  The 
hymns  which  children  and  youth  are  to  learn  and  to  sing, 
should  be  such  as  are  of  permanent  worth.  These  once 
incorporated  into  the  memory,  will  remain  there  through 
life,  and  be  a  treasure  of  Scriptural  doctrine,  of  warning 
and  comfort,  which  will  never  be  exhausted,  and  become 
increasingly  valuable  with  added  years  and  experience. 
A  few  hymns,  which  because  of  their  vivacity  and  adap- 
tation to  youthful  feelings,  are  generally  popular,  or  are 
suitable  for  anniversary  and  other  special  occasions,  have 
been  inserted,  though  neither  their  matter  nor  the  influ- 
ence they  are  likely  to  exert  entitle  them  to  any  other 
than  a  very  sparing  use.  Thirdly,  regard  was  had  to 
such  hymns  as  are  suitable  for  religious  instruction  in 
the  family,  the  catechetical  class,  and  in  preparing  can- 
didates  for  confirmation. 

The  copyright  tunes  reprinted  in  the  Appendix  were 
used  by  the  special  permission  of  Dr.  Lowell  Mason  and 
the  late  Mr.  Wm.  B.  Bradbury. 

February,  2,  1872. 

The  Tune  Books  referred  to  are  the  following :  Plymouth  Collection, 
(A.  S.  Barnes,  New  YorK),  S.  S.  Bell,  (Horace  Waters,  New  York), 
Songs  of  Devotion,  Plymouth  S.  S.  Collection,  Golden  Chain,  Fresh 
Laurels  (Biglow  &  Main,  New  York),  Happy  Voices  (American  Tract 
Society\  S.  S.  Hosanna  (American  S.  S.  Union),  Songs  of  Gladness  !,J. 
C.  Garrigues  &  Co.,  Philadelphia). 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS, 


Offices  of  Wohship, 
The  Word  of  God, 
Creation  and  Providence,  . 

Ministry  of  Angels,    . 
Redemption 


The  Coming  of  Christ. — Advent, 
The  Birth  of  Christ.— Christinas, 

The  Epiphany, 

Christ's  Life  and  Example, 

Palm  Sunday,    ....'. 
The  Sufferings  of  Christ. — Passion  "Week, 
The  Eesurrection  of  Christ. — Easter, 
Ascension  and  Calory  of  Christ, 
The  Koly  Spirit.— Whit  Sunday, 
The  Holy  Trinity,        .... 
Christian  Life  : — 

I.  Invitation  and  Warning, 

II.  Repentance,  .... 

III.  Faith, 

IV.  Self-Consecration, 

V.  Love, 


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VI 


TABLE   OF   CONTENTS. 


VI.  Joy  akd  Praise 133 

VII.  Prayer, 147 

VIII.  Confession  OF  Christ,       .        .       •.        .  152 

IX.  Patience  and  Trust,  ....  159 
The  Christian  Church  and  its  Ordinances,  .  169 
The  Sacraments  : — 172 

]Ioly  Baptism,       ../....  173 

The  Holy  Communion, 173 

The  Sanctuary  and  the  Lord's  Day,         .        .176 

Time  and  Eternity, 131 

Death,  Resurrection  and  Judgment,        .        .  1S9 

Heaven, 200 

Little  Children, 214 

Missionary, 221 

Anniversary, 229 

Patriotic  Hymns, 233 

On  Opening  a  new  School  Eoom,        .        .        .  235 

The  Year, .  236 

Morning, .  233 

Evening, 243 

Before  and  after  Meals, 24G 

Temperance, 243 

Teachers'  Meetings, 249 

Opening  and  Closing  School,  ....  257 

Benedictions  and  Doxologies,    .        .        .  262 

Additional  Hymns,   .        .        .        .        .        .  266 

Index, 271 

Appendix, — Tunes. 


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OFFICES  OF  WORSHIP, 


NO.  1. 

[The  Leader  shall  say,  all  standing :] 

Kemember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth. 

Serve  Him  with  gladness,  and  magnify  His  Name  for 
ever! 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  His  benefits 
towards  me  ?  I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation  and  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  He  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness. 

0  Lord,  we  have  sinned  against  heaven  and  before  Thee., 
and  are  no  more  worthy  to  he  called  Thy  children.  We  ac- 
knowledge  our  transgressions  unto  Thee.  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  0  Lord;  according  to  Thy  loving  kindness,  and  the  multi- 
tude of  Thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out  our  transgressions,  through 
Jesus  Chrkt,  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  Thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  b£. 
done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that, 
trespass  against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever :     Amen. 

Lord  God,  Son,  Thou  Saviour  of  the  world, 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 


8  OFFICES   OF  WORSHIP.      NO  1. 

By  all  the  merits  of  Thy  life,  sufferings,  death  and  resur- 
rection; 

Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

May  Thy  blessed  humanity  on  earth, 
Teach  us  to  prize  our  human  nature. 

May  Thy  holy  childhood, 
Thy  obedience  and  diligence, 
Thy  subjection  to  Thy  parents'  will, 
Be  our  comfort  and  example. 

From  indifference  to  Thy  merits  and  death. 

From  levity  and  self-will, 

From  hypocrisy  and  deceit, 

From  the  wiles  of  Satan, 

From  all  neglect  of  Thy  holy  will. 

From  a  worldly  and  selfish  mind, 

From  every  form  of  sin. 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 
Abide  with  us  forever. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing  the  following  or  some 
other  suitable  hymn.] 

T.  22. 
Since  Thou,  O  holy  Lamb  of  God, 
Didst  take  on  Thee  our  flesh  and  blood, 
Since  Thou  for  us  hast  lived  and  died, 
Our  human  nature's  sanctified. 
Thy  youth,  unspotted,  full  of  grace. 
Teach  us  all  virtue  to  embrace. 
Be  Thou  our  pattern  ;  grant  that  we 
In  all  things  may  resemble  Thee  1 

[Then  may  follow  a  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  address 
and  prayer,  after  which  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed, 
all  standing  and  repeating  together.] 

/  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 


OFFICES   OF   WORSHIP.      NO.  1.  9 

And  in 'Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pilate,  loa^  crucified,  dead  and  buried ; 
He  descended  into  hell*;  the  third  day  He  rose  from  the  dead; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty  ;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  catholicf  church ; 
the  communion  of  saints;  the  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlasting. 

Amen. 

Unto  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 

And  hath  redeemed  us  out  of  all  nations  of  the  earth  ; 

Unto  the  Lord  who  purchased  our  souls  for  Himself; 

Unto  that  Friend  who  loved  us, — and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  His  oivn  blood ; 

Who  died  for  us  once, 

That  we  might  die  unto  sin  ; 

Who  rose  for  us. 

That  we  also  might  rise; 

Who  ascended  for  us  into  heaven, 

To  prepare  a  place  for  us  ; 

And  to  whom  are  subjected  the  angels,  and  powers,  and 
dominions, 

To  Him  be  glory  at  all  times, 

In  the  Church  that  waiteth  for  Him,  and  in  that  zchich  is 
around  Him. 

From  everlasting  to  everlasting : 

Aynen. 

[Then-.sha^l  all  unite  in  singing  :] 

The  grace  of  o^ir  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
And  the  love  of  God, 
And  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  with  us  all.     Amen. 

*  i.  e.,  the  grave,  or  the  place  of  departed  spirits. 
f  i.  e.,  universal. 


10  OFFICES   OF  WORSHIP.      NO.  2. 

NO.  II. 

[The  Leader  shall  say,  all  standing :] 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sit- 
teth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord;  and  in  his  laiu 
doth  he  meditate  day  and  night, 

O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  and  known  me. 

Thou  knoivest  my  dotvn-sitting  and  mine  up-rising,  Thou 
understandest  my  thoughts  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art 
acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  i?i  my  tongue,  but  lo,  0  Lord,  Thou 
knoivest  it  altogether. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart;  try  me  and 
know  my  thoughts  : 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and  lead  me  in 
the  tvay  everlasting. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven, 

Ilalloived  be  Thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  and  forgiveus  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  them  thai 
trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil ;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom^  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever : 

Amen. 

Lord  God,  Son,  Thou  Saviour  of  the  world. 

Be  gracious  unto  tis. 

By  Thy  human  birth. 

By  Thy  prayers  and  tears, 

By  all  the  troubles  of  Thy  life, 

By  the  grief  and  anguish  of  Thy  soul, 

By  Thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 

By  Thy  crown  of  thorns, 

By  Thine  ignominious  crucifixion, 

By  Thy  atoning  death. 

By  Thy  rest  in  the  grave, 


OFFICES   OF  WORSHIP.      NO.  2.  11' 

By  Thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 
By  Thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
By  Thy  divine  presence, 

By  Thy  coming  again  to  Thy  Church  on  earth  or  our 
being  called  home  to  Thee, 

Bless  aiid  comfort  i/s,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 
Abide  with  us  forever. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing  the  following,  or  some 
other  suitable  hymn.] 

T.  595. 
A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify, 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save. 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

Arm  me  with  jealous  care. 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  Oh,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 

The  strict  "account  to  give. 

Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  Thyself  rely  ; 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  forever  die. 

[Tlien  may  follow  a  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  address 
and  prayer,  after  which  the  Leader  shall  say,  all  stand- 
ing, and  repeating  together:] 

/  believe  in  the  one  07ily  God^  Father^  Son,  and  Holj 
Ghost. 

1  believe  in  God  the  Father  almighty^  Maker  and  Preserver 
of  heaven  and  earth. 

I  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God, 
who  loved  us  and  gave  Himself  for  us.  This  is  my  Lord, 
who  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  undone  human  creature,  "pur- 
chased and  gained  me  from  sin,  from  death  and  from  the 
-power  of  the  devil; 


'12  OFFICES   OF   WORSHIP.      NO.  8. 

Not  loith  gold  or  silver,  but  with  His  holy  precious  blood, 
and  with  His  innocent  suffering  and  dying ; 

To  the  end  that  I  should  be  His  own,  and  in  His  kingdom 
live  under  Him  and  serve  Him^  in  eternal  righteousness,  inno- 
cence,  and  happiness  ; 

So  as  He,  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reigneth, 
world  iviihout  end. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father 
and  whom  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sent,  after  He  went  away, 
that  He  should  abide  with  us  forever.  He  calleth  me  by  the 
go^pel,enlighleneth  me  with  His  gifts,  and  preserveth  me  in 
the  true  faith. 

And  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  great  shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  shall  also  quicken 
these  our  mortal  bodies^  if  so  be  that  the  spirit  of  God  hath 
dwelt  in  them.     Amen. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing :] 
The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
And  the  love  of  God, 
And  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  with  us  all. 
Amen. 


NO.  iir. 

Te  Deum,  or  T.  22. 
From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee  ; 
Thy  rmme  we.  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  for  evermore. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day, 
Lord  we  have  put  our  trust  in  Thee, 
Confounded  let  us  never  be.     Amen. 


OFFICES   OF  WORSHIP.      NO.  3.  13 

Glory  be  to  thee,  Lord  God  our  Father, 

Thou  Father  of  mercies^  and  God  of  all  comfort. 

Thou  hast  chosen  us  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world. 

Thou  hast  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  hast 
translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  Thy  dear  Son. 

Thou  hast  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in 
heavenly  places  in  Christ ; 

Thou  hast  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  mheritance 
of  the  saints  in  light ; 

And  hast  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children 
to  Thyself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  Thy  will, 

To  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  Thy  grace,  wherein  thou  hasi 
made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved 

Behold,  what  manner  of  love  the  Farther  has  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God  I 

Therefore,  with  angels  and  archangels,  and  with  the  assem- 
bly of  Just  men  made  perfect,  we  praise  and  magnify  Thy 
glorious  name! 

Praise,  honor,  and  glory  be  unto  Him,  who  is  Christ, 
the  Son  of  the  living  God. 

To  Him  be  glory  at  all  times,  in  the  Church  ichich  waiteth 
for  Him,  and  in  that  ichich  is  about  llim^ 

From  everlasting  to  everlasting, 

Amen. 

He  is  before  all  things,  and  by  Him  all  things  consist. 

lie  upholdeth  all  things  by  the  word  of  IHs  power,  being  the 
brightness  of  the  glory  of  God  and  the  express  image  of  II>s 
person. 

He  is  the  Eternal  Word,  and  was  made  flesh  and  dwelt 
amongst  us. 

And  they  that  were  His,  beheld  His  glory,  the  glory  of  the 
only  begotten  of  the  Father,  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

In  Him  dwelleth  the  whole  fulness  of  the  Godhead 
bodily  ;  He  is  the  true  God  and  eternal  life. 

By  Himself  hath  He  reconciled  all  things  unto  God,  ivhether 
things  on  earth,  or  things  in  heaven. 


14  OFFICES   OF  WORSHIP.      NO.  3. 

And  hath  made  peace  through  the  blood  of  His  cross- 
Wherefore,  God  hath  highly  exalted  Him^  and  given  Him  a 
•'name^  which  is  above  every  name. 

T.  101.  2  p. 
To  Him  who  is,  and  was,  and  is  to  come, 
Who  died,  now  ever  lives,  be  praise  from  every  tongue ! 

Glory  be  to  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  teacher,  guide 
and  comforter ! 

Our  tongues  shall  'praise  Thee^  and  our  lips  declare  Thy 
glory. 

.  O  thou  most  gracious  Comforter,  who  abidest  with  us 
forever,  we  worship  Thee  with  graceful  hearts. 

For  Thou  dost  comfort  us,  as  a  mother  comforteth  her  chil- 
dren. 

Thou  helpest  our  infirmities  and  makest  intercession  for 
us  with  groanings  which  cannot  be  uttered ; 

Thou  dearest  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  ive  are  the  chil- 
dren of  God,  and  teachest  us  to  cry :  Abba,  Father  ! 

Thou  sheddest  abroad  the  love  of  God  in  the  hearts  of 
believers,  and  makest  their  bodies  Thy  holy  temples. 

By  our  own  reason  or  strength  ive  could  not  believe  in  nor 
come  to  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  but  Thou  callest  us  and  en- 
lightenest  us  through  Thy  grace. 

Thou  dost  sanctify  us  in  the  true  faith,  and  wilt  enable 
us  to  abide  in  Jesus  Christ ! 

Be  thou  praised,  together  with  the  Father,  and  with  the  Son, 
now  and  to  all  eternity  ! 


Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  infinite, 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit  and  the  Word  ; 
As  it  was  all  worlds  before. 
Is,  and  shall  be  evermore ! 


T.  581. 


OFFICES   OF  WORSHIP.      NO.  4.  15 

[Then  may  follow  a  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  ad- 
dress and  prayer,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Leader.] 

Lord  God  our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven. 

Hallowed  be  Thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earthy  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  them  that 
trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom^  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  forever  and  ever :  Amen. 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
The  love  of  God  so  highly  prized. 
The  Holy  Ghost's  communion  be, 
\Vith  all  of  u.s  most  sensibly. 


T.  22. 


NO.  IV. 
[The  Leader  shall  say,  all  standing:] 

Lord  God,  our  Father  Almighty,  Thou  art  the  High  and 
Lofty  One  that  inhabitest  eternity ;  yet  Thou  dwellest  with 
ihem  also  that  are  of  a  humble  and  contrite  spirit. 

Grant  that  we  may  bring  unto  Thee  the  sacrifice  with 
which  Thou  art  well  pleased,  the  broken  and  contrite  heart, 
which  Thou,  O  God,  dost  not  despise. 

We  acknowledge  our  transgressions  before  Thee.  Make  us 
to  hear  joy  and  gladness. 

Mile  Thy  face  from  our  sins  and  blot  out  all  our  transgres- 
sions. 

Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  and  renew  a  right  spirit  within 
us. 

Cast  us  not  away  from  Thy  presence,  and  take  not  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  us. 


16  OFFICES    OF    WOKSIIIP.       NO.  4. 

Our  Father  wliich  art  in  Heaven, 

UalLowed  be  Thy  name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  u-ill  be 
dune  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  them  that 
trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation^  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom^  and  the  poicer,  and 
the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever  :    Amen. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world. 

Leave  Thy  peace  icith  us. 

Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 

Abide  with  us  forever. 

From  the  sin  of  unbelief, 

From  all  detilement  of  the  flesh  and  spirit. 

From  every  departure  from  the  ways  of  truth. 

From  indifference  to  our  soul's  salvation, 

From  every  neglect  of  duty, 

From  ingratitude  and  sellishness, 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

By  all  the  merits  of  Thy  life,  sufierings,  death  and  resur- 
rection, 

Bless  and  save  us,  0  Christ,  our  Redeemer. 

May  Thine  early  exile 

Teach  us  to  be  contented  in  every  place. 

May  Thy  pure  and  blameless  childhood 
Make  us  pure  in  heart  and  life. 

May  Thy  love  for  the  sacred  Scriptures 
Teach  us  to  prize  the  word  of  Truth. 

May  Thy  subjection  to  Thy  parents'  will 

Teach  us  the  holy  duty  of  obedience. 

May  Thy  faithfulness  in  Thine  earthly  calling 

Fill  us  with  the  spirit  of  industry  and  patience. 

May  Thy  perfect  life  before  God  and  man 
Incite  us  to  walk  in  Thy  footsteps. 

May  Thy  tears  and  agony.  Thy  crown  of  thorns  and 
cross, 

Lead  us  to  repentance  for  our  sins. 


OFFICES   OF    WORSHIP.      NO.  4.  17 

May  Thy  willing  sacrifice  of  Thyself  for  our  salvation, 
Constrain  us  to  dedicate  both  soul  and  body  to  Thy  service. 
May  Thy  atoning  death  for  sin, 
Remain  our  only  hope  and  joy. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing :] 

T.  519. 
Most  Holy  Lord  and  God, 
Holy,  Almighty  God, 
Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 
Thou  eternal  God  1 
Grant,  that  we  may  never 
Lose  the  comforts  from  Thy  death. 
Have  mercy,  O  Lord. 

[Then  may  follow  the  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  ad- 
dress and  prayer,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Leader,  after 
which  all  shall  unite  in  praying  :] 

Holy  Father,  accept  us  as  Thy  children  in  Thy  beloved  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  xoho  came  forth  from  Thee,  and  came  into  the 
world,  icas  made  flesh  and  dwelt  amongst  us,  took  on  Him  the 
form  of  a  servant,  and  hath  redeemed  us,  lost  and  undone 
human  creatures,  from  all  sin  and  from  death,  with  His  holy 
and  precious  blood,  and  with  His  innocent  suffering  and  dying  ; 
to  the  end  that  ice  should  be  His  own,  and  in  His  kingdom  live 
under  Him  and  serve  Him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  innocence 
and  happiness  ;  forasmuch  as  He,  being  risen  from  the  dead, 
liveth  and  reigneth,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Blessed  be  Thou  that  dwellest  between  the  Cherubim, 
and  graciously  regardest  them  of  low  estate  !     O  all  ye 
works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ! 
Bless  and  magnify  Him  forever  ! 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  praise  His  name,  for 
He  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy,  He 
hath  saved  us  from  our  sins,  and  hath  delivered  us  out  of 
many  dangers.     Praise  the  Lord  for  He  is  good. 
And  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 
2 


18  OFFICES    OF    ^YORSHIP.       NO.  5. 

[Then  f^hall  all  unite  in  singing:] 

T.  22. 
Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


n 


XO.  V. 

[The  Leader  shall  say,  all  standing:] 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimo- 
nies, and  that  seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 

Oh  that  my  ivays  icere  directed  to  keep  Thy  statutes!  Then 
shall  I  not  be  ashamed  when  I  have  respect  unto  Thy  command- 
ments. 

My  son,  forget  not  my  law,  but  let  thine  heart  keep  my 
commandments ;  for  length  of  days,  and  long  life  and 
peace  shall  they  add  to  thee. 

Order  my  steps  in  Thy  xvord ;  and  let  not  any  iniqui-ty  have 
dominion  over  me.  Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  me^  and  teach 
me  Thy  statutes. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart ; 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the 
eyes.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever  j 
-the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold  ;  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned ;  and  in 
keeping  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Hold  thou  me  up^  and  I  shall  be  safe;  and  I  icill  have  re- 
spect unto  thy  statutes  continually . 


[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing.] 

Let  these,  oh  God,  my  soul  convert, 
And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 


T.  14. 


OFFICES    OF   WORSHIP.       NO.  5.  I'S 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  ray  heart, 
The  day-spring  to  my  eyes. 

By  these  may  I  be  warned  betimes ; 

Who  knows  the  guile  witliin? 
Lord  save  me  from  presumptuous  crimes, 

Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

[Then  the  Leader  shall  say :] 
God  spake  these  words,  saying  : 
[And  continuing,  the  scholars  shall  repeat  after  him  :] 

1.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  before  me. 

2.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image, 
nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or 
in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor  worship  them ; 
for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the 
sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me;  and  showing 
mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments. 

3.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
in  vain  ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  His  name  in  vain. 

4.  Kemember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  ;  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  :  in  it  thou  shalt 
not  do  any  work  ;  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter, 
thy  servant,  nor  thy  maid  servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  the 
stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six  days  the 
Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  in  them 
is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  Sabbath  day  and  hallowed  it. 

5.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  in  the  "land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  givetli  thee. 

6.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

7.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 


20  OFFICES   OF    WORSHIP.       NO-  5. 

8.  Thou  slialt  not  steal. 

9.  Thou  shall  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neigh- 
bor. 

10.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  tliy  neighbor's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man  servant, 
nor  his  maid  servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any 
thing  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing  the  following,  or  some 
other  suitable  hymn.] 

T.  14. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart. 
Try  me,  and  know  each  thought; 

On  me  look  down  in  mercy,  Lord, 
Whom  Thou  with  blood  hast  bought. 

[Here  follows  the  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  address 
and  prayer,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Leader :] 
Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit: 
For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  : 
For  they  shall  be  comforted.. 

Blessed  are  the  meek  : 

For  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  right- 
eousness : 

For  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful : 

For  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart: 

For  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers : 

For  they  shall  be  called  the  childreJi  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake : 

For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 


OFFICES   OF   WORSHIP.      NO.  6.  21 

Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  perse- 
cute yon,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you 
falsely,  for  Christ's  sake. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven, 

fallowed  be  Thy  name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  ive  forgive  them  that 
trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever : 

Amen. 

Then  shalKall  unite  in  singing: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

And  the  love  of  God, 

And  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  with  us  all. 

Amen. 


NO.  VI. 

[The  Leader  shall  say,  all  standing :] 
God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us; 
And  cause  His  face  to  shine  upon  us. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart ; 
And  saveth  such  a^  be  of  a  contHle  spirit. 
How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O  God  ! 
How  great  is  the  sum  of  them, ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than 
the  sand  ; 

When  I  aicake  I  am  still  with  Thee. 


22  OFFICES    OF    WORSHIP.       IsO.  6. 

O.  Lord,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us  ; 
And  take  not  away  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing:] 

T.  36.^ 
Before  Thy  cro-'S  we  bow  with  self- conviction, 
Bewail  our  sins,  implore  Thy  benediction  : 
For  Thou  art  merciful,  and  grace  unmeasured 

In  Thee  is  treasured- 

[The  part  following  to  the  Scripture  lesson,  may,  with 
great  propriety,  be  prayed  kneeling  :] 

Lord,  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  long-suffering, 
and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth,  keeping  me3;cy  for 
thousands,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression  and  sin, 
and  that  will  by  no  means  clear  the  guilty,  against  Thee, 
Thee  only  have  we  sinned,  and  done  evil  in  Thy  sight. 
Forgive  us  all  our  transgressions  wherein  we  have  trans- 
gressed against  Thee,  and  cleanse  us  from  all  our  sins. 

Lord,  have  mercy  vpon  us. 

Kemember  not,  Lord,  our  offences;  spare  Thy  people, 
whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  most  precious  blood, 
and  blot  out  our  sins  forever. 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart. 

From  unbelief  and  neglect  of  Thy  word, 

From  irreverence  and  ingratitude, 

From  pride,  vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy, 

From  unholy  affections  and  desires. 

From  envy,  malice,  and  uncharitableness, 

From  the  power  of  sin  and  the  snares  of  the  devil, 

Deliver  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

By  Thy  holy  birth. 

By  Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 


OFFICES   OF   WORSHIP.      NO.  7.  23 

By  Thy  cross  and  passion, 

By  Thy  precious" death  and  burial, 

By  Thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 

By  Thy  sending  the  Holy  Ghost, 

By  Tliy  prevailing  ir.tercession. 

In  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 

Bless  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

[Here  follows  the  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  address 
and  prayer,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Leader :] 
Oar  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  Thy  name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  them  that 
trespass  against  us;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver lis  from  evil;  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever :     Ajneti. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

And  the  love  of  God, 

And  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  with  us  all. 

Amen. 


^'O.  VIL* 
[The  Leader  shall  say,  all  standing  :] 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  name,  (J  most  High  :  to  show 
forth  Thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning,  and  Thy  faith- 
fulness every  night.  For  Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad 
through  Thy  work:  I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  Thy 
hands. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  we  will  rejoice 
and  be  glad  in  it. 

*  For  use  on  the  Lord's  Day,  or,  with  the  omission  of  the  third  and 
fourth  sentences,  on  anv  festal  occasion. 


24  OFFICEij   OF    WORSHIP.      NO.  7. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  keepeth  the  Sabbath  from  pol- 
luting it,  and  keepeth  his  hand  from  doing  any  evil. 

A  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand;  I  had  rather 
he  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the 
tents  of  wickedness. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree;  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon.  Those  that  be 
planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  flourish  in  the 
courts  of  our  God. 

We  will  enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  His 
courts  with  praise. 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips ; 

And  our  moutfis  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

[Then  shall  all  unite  in  singing:],^  ^ 

T.,2eqorn. 
Father,  God,  Thy  love  we  praise, 
Love,  which  gave  Thy  Son  to  die: 
Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Thee  alike  we  glorify  ; 
Spirit,  Comforter  divine. 
Praise  by  all  to  Thee  be  given, 
Till  we  in  full  chorus  join, 
When  this  earth  is  changed  for  heaven. 

[Here  follows  the  Scripture  lesson,  and  a  short  address 
and  prayer,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Leader,  after  which 
the  Te  Deum  Laudamus  shall  be  said  or  chanted.] 

We  praise  Thee,  O  God  ;  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be 
the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee, — The  Father  everlasting. 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, — the  heavens  and  all  the 
powers  therein. 

To  Thee  cherubim  and  seraphim — continually  do  cry. 

Holy,  holy,  holy, — Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full — of  the  majesty  of  Thy  glory. 


OFFICES   OF   WORSHIP.      NO.  7.  25 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles — praise  Thee. 
The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets — praise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs — praise  Thee. 
The  holy  church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowledge 
Thee, — the  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty. 

Thine  honorable,  true  and  only  Son, — also  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  0  Christ; — Thou  art  the  ever- 
lasting Son  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man, — Thou 
didst  humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, —  Thou 
didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God, — in  the  glory  of 
the  Father*' 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come — to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,   help  Thy  servants, — whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood ; 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  icith  Thy  saints, — in  glory  ever- 
lasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  heritage: — 
govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Day  by  day,  we  magnify  Thee, — and  we  worship  Thy  name 
ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord, — to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  lis, — have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us, — as  our  trust  is 
in  Thee. 

0  Lord,  in   Thee  have  I  trusted; — let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 


Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, — and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be — world 
without  end:     Amen. 


26  OFFICES   OF    WORSHIP.      NO.  8. 

NO.  VIII. 

[From  Psalms  139  and  19.] 

0  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  and  known  me. 

Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising^  Thou  uru 
derstandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  ar 
acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  toord  in  my  tongue,  hut,  lo,  0  Lord 
Thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before ; 
And  laid  Thine  hand  upon  me. 

Whither  shall  1  go  from  Thy  spirit? 

Or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  Thy  presence? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  Thou  art  there:  if  I  makt 
ray  bed  in  liell,  behold,  Thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  loings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  utter 
most  part  of  the  sea,  even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  me,  ana 
Thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me,  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hidelh  not  from  Thee,  but  the  night  shi- 
neih  as  the  day :  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to 
Thee. 

1  will  praise  Thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made. 

Marvellous  are  Thy  works^  and  that  my  soul  knoweth  right 
IV  ell. 

How  precious  are  Thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O  God !  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them. 

//  /  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the 
sand :  when  I  awake  I  am  still  with  Thee. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart ;  try  me.  and 
know  my  thoughts : 

And  see  if  there  be  'my  vncked  way  in  me,  and  lead  me  in 
the  way  everlasting. 


OFFICES    OF    WOKSHIP.       KO.  9.  27 

The  ]aw  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul :  the 
testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  riglit^  rejoicing  the  heart :  the 
comm-andmejit  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightenijig  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  rigliteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea.  than  much  fine 
gold :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  tlie  honeycovih. 

Moreover  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned :  and  in  keep- 
ing of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  His  errors?  Cleanse  Thou  me  from 
secret  faults. 

Keep  back  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins; 
let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  tvords  of  my  mouthy  and  the  meditation  of  my  heart., 
be  acceptable  in  Tliy  sight,  0  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  re- 
deemer ! 


IX. 

[From  the  Epistle  to  the  Eomans.] 

O  Thou,  of  whom,  and  through  whom,  and  to  whom  are 
all  things,  help  us  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  to  glorify 
Thee,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

0  Thou,  who  art  the  God  of  hope,  fill  us  with  all  joy  and 
peace  in  believing,  that  tee  may  abound  in  all  hope^  through 
the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

May  we  present  our  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  ac- 
ceptable unto  Thee,  O  God,  which  is  our  reasonable  ser- 
vice. Save  us  from  being  conformed  to  this  world;  from 
thinking  of  ourselves  more  highly  than  we  ought  to  think; 
from  being  wise  in  our  own  conceits ;  from  being  over- 
come of  evil,  and  enable  us  to  overcome  evil  with  good. 

Hear  us,  and  help  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 


28  OFFICES   OF    WORSHIP.      NO.  9. 

If  we  have  not  liked  to  retain  Tiiee  in  our  thoughts  ;  if 
we  have  despised  Thy  goodness,  forbearance,  and  long- 
suffering;  if  our  hearts  have  been  impenitent  and  hard; 
if  we  have  dishonored  Thee  by  breaking  Thy  law ; 

Forgive  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

If  the  good  which  we  would,  we  do  not,  and  the  evil 
which  we  would  not,  that  we  do ;  if  we  find  a  law  in  our 
members  warring  against  the  law  of  our  mind,  and  bring- 
ing us  into  captivity  to  the  law  of  sin  in  our  members; 

Help  us,  ice  beseech  Thee,  and  give  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to 
keep  us  safe  from  sin  and  the  power  of  the  evil  one. 

Being  justified  by  faith,  may  we  have  peace  with  Thee, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  rejoice  in  the  hope  of 
the  glory  of  God- 

Shed  Thy  love  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

May  the  law  of  the  Spirit  of  life  in  Christ  Jesus  make 
us  free  from  the  law  of  sin  and  death,  and  make  us  walk 
not  after  the  flesh,  but  after  the  spirit;  may  we  not  receive 
the  spirit  of  bondage  again  to  fear,  but  the  spirit  of  adop- 
tion, whereby  we  call  Thee  Father. 

Being  led  by  the  Spirit,  may  ice  become  Thy  children. 

May  nothing  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ ;  neither 
tribulation,  nor  distress,  nor  persecution,  nor  famine,  nor 
nakedness,  nor  peril,  nor  sword  ; 

In  all  these  may  we  be  more  than  conquerors  through  Him 
that  loved  us. 

May  neitlier  death  nor  life,  nor  angels  nor  powers,  nor 
things  present  nor  things  to  come,  nor  height  nor  depth, 
nor  any  other  creature,  separate  us  from  the  love  of  God 
which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

May  nothwg  separate  us  from  Thy  love. 

May  we  confess  with  our  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
believe  in  our  heart  that  God  has  raised  Him  from  the 
dead. 

May  ice  believe  with  our  heart  tinto  righteousness,  and  con- 
fess with  our  mouth  unto  salvation. 


OFFICES   OF   WORSHIP.       NO.   10.  29 

May  our  love  be  without  dissimulation  ;  may  we  abhor 
that  which  is  evil,  and  cleave  to  tiiat  which  is  good ;  be 
kindly  affeetioned  one  toward  another;  not  slothful  in 
business,  fervent  in  spirit,  serving  the  Lord;  continuing 
instant  in  prayer;  recompensing  to  none  evil  for  evil; 
providing  things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all  men  ;  casting 
off  the  works  of  darkness,  and  putting  on  the  armor  of 
light. 

Whether  we  live^  may  we  live  unto  the  Lord;  and  ivheiher 
tee  die,  may  we  die  unto  the  Lord. 

Now  unto  Him  that  hath  power  to  establish  us  accord- 
ing to  the  Gospel,  and  the  preaching  of  Jesus  Christ, 

To  God  only  wise,  be  glory  through  Jesus  Christ  for  ever. 
Amen. 


NO.  X. 
[From  the  Epistle  to  the  Ephesians.] 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  one  God  and  Father  of  all  ;  who 
art  above  all,  and  through  all,  and  in  us  ail  ;  who  hast 
adopted  us  as  children  in  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  in 
whom  we  have  redemption,  even  the  forgiveness  of  our 
sins  ;  quicken  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  who  have  been  dead  in 
trespasses  and  sins. 

For  the  sake  of  Thy  great  love  wherewith  Thou  hast  lovca 
us,  make  us  alive  in  Christ. 

Give  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  spirit  of  wtsdom  and 
revelation  in  the  knowledge  of  Thyself,  that  we  may  know 
the  hope  of  Thy  calling  and  the  riches  of  Thine  inherit- 
ance, and  the  exceeding  greatness  of  Thy  power,  winch 
Thou  hast  wrought  in  Christ,  when  Thou  didst  raise  Him 
from  the  dead,  and  set  Him  at  Thine  own  right  liand  in 
heavenly  places. 

We  pray  Thee  to  raise  tis  up  also,  and  make  us  to  sit  in 
heavenly  places  with  Him. 


30  OFFICES  OF   WORSHIP.     NO.  11. 

May  we  be  strengthened  with  might  by  Thy  Spirit  in 
the  inner  man,  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  our  hearts  by 
faith ;  that,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love,  we  may 
be  able  to  comprehend  the  breadth  and  length,  and  depth 
and  height,  of  the  love  of  Christ,  and  be  filled  with  all  the 
fulness  of  God. 

Help  us  to  come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith,  and  the  knoivledge 
of  the  Son  of  God,  to  the  stature  of  a  perfect  man,  to  the 
measure  of  the  fulness  of  Christ. 

May  we  conduct  ourselves  with  all  lowliness  and  meek- 
ness, with  long-suffering,  forbearing  one  another  in  love, 
putting  away  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and 
evil-speaking,  with  all  malice. 

May  we  be  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving 
one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  us. 

May  we  be  followers  of  Thee,  as  dear  children,  and 
walk  in  love,  as  Christ  hath  loved  us;  redeeming  the 
time ;  having  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  in  all  goodness,  and 
righteousness  and  peace. 

May  we  give  thanks,  always,  for  all  things,  unto  God  the 
Father,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Help  us  to  pray  always,  with  all  prayer  and  supplica- 
tion in  the  Spirit, 

And  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance. 

Grace  be  with  all  tiiem  that  love  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
in  sincerity. 

Amen. 


NO.  XI. 

[From  the  Epistles  of  James  and  John.] 

O  God,  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  there  is  no  varia- 
bleness nor  shadow  of  turning,  from  whom  cometh  every 
good  and  perfect  gift,  we  ask  of  Thee  wisdom,  who  givest 
to  all  men  liberally  and  upbraidest  not. 

We  would  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering ;  believing  that, 
if  ice  draw  nigh  to  Thee,  Thou  wilt  draw  nigh  to  us. 


OFFICES  OF  WORSHIP.     NO.  11.  31 

O  Lord,  who  canst  not  be  tempted  with  evil,  neither 
canst  tempt  any  man,  we  confess  that  we  are  drawn  away 
by  our  own  lusts  and  enticed ;  but  we  beseech  Thee,  who 
art  very  pitiful  and  of  tender  mercy,  who  dost  resist  the 
proud,  but  givest  grace  to  the  humble,  to  hear  the  prayer 
of  faith  and  raise  us  up. 

If  ^ce  have  knoicn  to  do  good  and  done  it  not ;  if  ice  have 
been  hearers  of  the  word,  and  not  doers  also^  deceiving  our  own 
selves  ;  forgive  us^  and  save  us^  ice  beseech  Thee. 

Give  us,  O  Lord,  the  wisdom  from  above,  which  is  first 
pure,  then  peaceable,  gentle,  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of 
mercy  and  good  fruits,  without  partiality,  and  without 
hypocrisy. 

0  Thou,  who  art  light^  and  in  whom  is  no  darkness  at  all, 
mag  ice  walk  in  light,  and  have  felloicshijp  with  Thee. 

O  Thou,  who  art  love,  may  w^e  dwell  in  love,  and  so 
dwell  in  Thee :  may  our  love  be  made  perfect,  and  be  free 
from  all  fear ;  may  we  be  born  of  God,  and  overcome  the 
world  ;  may  we  keep  Thy  commandments,  and  love  Thy 
children. 

Mag  we  love  Thee,  not  in  word  and  tongue,  but  in  deed  and 
truth,  and  herebg  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  assure 
our  hearts  before  Thee. 

May  we  not  love  the  world,  nor  the  things  which  are  in 
the  world ;  may  we  remember  that  the  world  passeth 
away,  and  the  lusi  thereof,  and  that  if  we  love  the  world, 
the  love  of  the  Father  is  not  in  us. 

May  we  grow  in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

To  Him  be  glory,  both  now  and  forever. 

Amen. 


HYMNS. 


THE  WORD  OF  GOD. 


T. 119. 


Thanks  and  praise,  :I|: 
Thanks  and  praise  be  ever  Thine, 
That  Thy  word  to  us  is  given, 
Teaching  us  with  power  divine, 
That  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven, 
Everlasting  life  for  us  to  gain. 
Once  was  slain.  :|1: 

2.  Lord,  our  God,  :||: 
May  Thy  precious  saving  word,  ^ 

Till  our  race  is  here  completed,  -•q — - 

Light  unto  our  path  afford  ;  \ 

And  when  in  Thy  presence  seated, 
We  to  Thee  will  render  for  Thy  grace 
Ceaseless  praise.  :||: 

Gregor. 

L.  M.  ^.  T.  22.  g. 

'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  His  word ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warin'd  their  heart  with  heavenly  fire. 

2.  O  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  Thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And  read  His  name,  who  died  for  me. 
3 


34  THE   WORD   OF   GOD. 

3.  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  Thy  word  and  must  endure. 


Watt*. 


CM.  «^.  T.  5&3orl-L 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ; 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2.  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3.  This  lamp  thro'  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  everlasting  day. 


xV 


Fawcett. 
C.  M.  4-.  A    ^      T.  14. 

V.,-  Thy  law  is  perfect.  Lord  of  light, 

/C\^  Thy  testimonies  sure ;  Q/)' 

The  statutes  of  Thy  realm  are  right, 
And  Thy  commandments  pure. 

2.  Holy,  inviolate  Thy  fear, 
Enduring  as  Thy  throne; 

Thy  judgments,  chastening  or  severe, 
Justice  and  truth  alone. 

3.  More  prized  than  gold, — than  gold  whose  waste 
Eefining  fire  expels : 

Sweeter  than  honey  to  my  taste, 
Than  honey  from  the  cells. 


THE    WORD    OF   GOD.  35 

4.  Let  these,  O  God,  my  soul  convert, 
And  make  Thy  servant  wise; 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart. 
The  day-spring  to  my  eyes. 

5.  By  these  may  I  be  warn'd  betimes; 
Who  knows  the  guile  within  ? 

Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous  crimes, 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

6.  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, 
The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind, 

O  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteonmiess, 
With  Thee  acceptance  find. 

Montgomery. 


lis.  O,  T. 

The  Bible  !  the  Bible!  more  precious  than  gold 
The  hopes  and  the  glories  its  pages  unfold ; 
It  speaks  of  a  Saviour  and  tells  of  His  Love; 
«<^t  shows  us  the  way  to  the  mansions  above. 

2.  The  Bible  !  the  Bible  !  blest  volume  of  truth, 
How  sweetly  it  smiles  on  the  season  of  youth  ! 
It  bids  lis  seek  early  the  pearl  of  great  price, 
Ere  the  heart  is  enslaved  in  the  bondage  of  vice. 

3.  The  Bible!  the  Bible!  we  hail  it  with  joy, 

Its  truths  and  its  glories  our  tongues  shall  employ ; 
We'll  sing  of  its  triumphs,  we'll  tell  of  its  worth, 
And  send  its  glad  tidings  afar  o'er  the  earth. 

4.  The  Bible!  the  Bible!  the  valleys  shall  ring. 
And  hill-tops  re-echo  the  notes  that  we  sing; 
Our  banner,  inscribed  with  its  precepts  and  rules, 
Shall  long  wave  in  triumph,  the  joy  of  our  schools. 


36  THE   WORD   OF   GOD. 

0.  M.  O.  T.  14.  a. 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears 

I  fly  to  Thee,  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears. 

But  in  Thy  written  word. 

2.  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 
Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 

eere  I  behold  my  Saviour's  facer*^ 
Jn  almost  every  page.     — — — -^ 

3.  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 
The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 

That  merchant  is  divinely  wiije 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4.  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife 
.   f/  ^      Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 

^^.ij  My  guide  to  everlasting  life 

Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

Watts. 

8s.  &73.  /•  T.  16. 

What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure 

We  possess  in  God's  own  word. 

Where  we  read  with  sacred  pleasure 

Of  the  love  of  Christ  our  Lord. 

2.  That  blest  word  reveals  the  Saviour, 
Whom  our  souls  so  deeply  need  ; 

O  what  mercy,  love  and  favor, 

That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed. 

3.  While  each  wretched  heathen  nation 
Nothing  knows,  dear  Lord,  of  Thee, 

In  this  happy  land.  Salvation 
Clearly  is  revealed  to  me. 


CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE.  37 

4.  O  tbe  blessedness  of  knowing 
Christ  our  Saviour's  precious  love, 

Freely  on  a  child  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above. 

L.  M.  O.  T.  22. 

With  humble  prayer,  oh,  may  I  read 
Whate'er  shall  to  ray  Saviour  lead ; 
Lord,  send  Thy  Spirit  to  impart 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart. 

2.  Be  Thou  my  Teacher,  Thou  my  Guide ; 
May  all  I  read  be  well  applied ; 

My  danger  and  my  refuge  show, 
And  let  me  Thy  salvation  know. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

L.M.  "•  T.22. 


Qjve  to  our  Gpdjmmortal  praise  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  HisTways: 
Wonaers  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Eepeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

2.  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"When  earth-born  powers  are  known  no  more. 

3.  He  built  the  earth,  He  spread  the  sky, 
And  tix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high  : 
"Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Eepeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 


Y 


38       CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

4.  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5.  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  from  darkness,  and  the  grave  : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

6.  Thro'  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat : 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

Watts 

CM.  lO.  T.  593.  a. 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 

And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2.  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 
The  sun  to  rulelhe  day : 

The  moon  shines  full  at  His  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3.  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
That  tilled  the  earth  with  food : 

He  formed  the  creatures  with  His  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4.  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed, 
Where'er  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

Though  I  survey  the  ground  I  treadj 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies ! 

5.  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below, 
But  makes  Thy  glories  known  ; 

\     And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 

\         By  order  from  Thv  throne.  Watts. 


CREATION   AND    PROVIDENCE.  39 

L.  M.  (Double.)  l-*-»  T.  166. 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  thro'  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  Thy  designs. 
Forever  firm  Thy  justice  stands, 
As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Great  are  the  wonders  of  Thy  hands ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

'2.  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 

Both  man  and  beast  Thy  bounty  share ; 

y^The  whole  creation  is  Thy  charge,     ^ .-^ 

^"— ^ut  man  is  Thy  peculiar  care.         -~^*-^ 

My  God,  how  excellent  Thy  grace ! 

"Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs; 

The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 

8.  From  the  provisions  of  Thy  house 
We  shall  be  led  with  sweet  repast  ; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows. 
And  we  the  I'ving  water  taste: 
Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free. 
Springs  from  Thy  presence,  gracious  Lord ; 
And  in  Thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  Thv  word. 

Watts. 

7s.&6s.  i^.  T  151. 

Children  of  God  lack  nothing, 

His  promise  bears  them  thro' ; 
"Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  His  people  too  : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

Iso  creature  but  is  fed  ; 
And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens. 

Will  give  His  children  bread. 


40  CREATION   AND   PROVIDENCE. 

2.  Tho'  vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither, 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear ; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there : 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding^ 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice  ; 
For,  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

Ne«rt«a. 

U  lO.  T.  581  or  88. 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart, 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild. 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  ; 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleas'd  with  all  that  pleaseth  Thee. 

2.  What  Thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 
Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 

What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  Thy  wisdom  leave : 
'Tis  enough  that  Thou  wilt  care, 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear? 

3.  As  a  little  child  relies 
On  a  care  beyond  his  own. 

Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone : 
Let  me  thus  with  Thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

4.  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles, 
Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 

May  I  live  upon  Thy  smiles. 

Till  the  promised  hour  appears. 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 

Newton. 


CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE.  41 

0.  M.  1tc«  T.  14. 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 

And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2.  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never- failing  skill 

He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs. 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3.  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 
The  clouds  you  so  much  dread 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4.  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 

Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5.  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  every  hour : 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6.  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 

God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


15. 

All  glory  to  the  sovereign  Good, 
And  Father  of  compassion, 
To  God,  our  help  and  sure  abode. 
Whose  gracious  visitation 
Renews  His  blessings  every  day, 


Cowper. 
T.  132.  D. 


42  CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE.       ■ 

And  takes  our  griefs  and  fears  away, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

2.  What  is  created  by  our  God 
Enjoys  His  preservation ; 
And  He  extends  o'er  all  abroad 
His  fatherly  compassion  : 
Throughout  the  kingdom  of  His  grace 
Prevail  His  truth  and  righteousness: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

3.  As  long  as  I  have  breath  in  me 
I  will  sound  forth  His  praises ; 
His  precious  saving  name  shall  be 
Exalted  in  all  places : 

My  heart,  with  all  thy  strength  adore 
The  God  of  grace,  the  God  of  power, 
And  give  Him  all  the  glorv. 

J.  J.  Schultz. 

Ti.  AO.  T.  ll.a. 

Day  by  day  the  manna  fell ; 
Oh,  to  learn  this  lesson  well ! 
Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 
Give  me.  Lord,  my  daily  bread. 

2.  Day  by  day  the  promise  reads, 
Daily  strength  for  daily  needs. 
Cast  foreboding  fears  away  : 
Take  the  manna  of  to-day. 

3.  Lord,  ray  times  are  in  Thy  hand  ; 
All  my  brightest  hopes  have  planned 
To  Thy  wisdom  I  resign, 

And  would  make  Thy  purpose  mine. 

4.  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give ; 
Day  by  day  to  Thee  I  live : 

So  shall  added  years  fulfill, 

Not  my  own — my  Father's  will.  Condor. 


CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE.  43 

C  M.  iV .  T.  14. 

The  Ministry  of  Angels. 
Hebrews  i.  14.    Matt,  xviii.  10. 

Angels,  where'er  we  go,  attend 

Our  steps,  whate'er  betide  ; 
With  watchful  care  their  charge  defeud, 

And  evil  turn  a.side. 

2.  ^Myriads  of  bright  cherubic  bands, 
Sent  by  the  King  of  kings. 

Eejoice  to  bear  us  in  their  hands, 
And  shade  us  with  their  wings. 

3.  Jehovah's  charioteers  surround  ; 
The  ministerial  choir 

Encamp  where'er  His  heirs  are  found, 
And  form  our  wall  of  fire. 

4.  Ten  thou.sand  offices  un.=een 
For  us  they  gladly  do. 

Deliver  in  the  furnace  keen, 
And  safe  escort  us  through. 

5.  And  thronging  round,  with  steadfast  love, 
They  guard  the  dying  breast, 

The  lurking  fiend  far  off  remove. 
And  soothe  our  souls  to  rest. 

6.  And  when  our  spirits  we  resign. 
On  outstretched  wings  they  bear, 

And  lodge  us  in  the  arms  Divine, 
And  leave  us  ever  there. 

Wesley. 


44  REDEMPTION. 

REDEMPTION. 

Titus  ii.  14. 

CM.  lo.  T.14. 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2.  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 
Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 

He  saw,  and — O  amazing  love  I — 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3.  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 
With  joyful  haste  He  tied, 

Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4.  O  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  break ; 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

Wattt. 

CM.  iy»  T.14.  or  693. 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2.  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease: 

'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3.  His  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean. 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 


KEDEMPTION.  45 

4.  He  speaks, and  listening  to  His  voice 
New  life  the  dead  receive: 

Tlie  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

5.  Hear  Him,  ye  deaf;  His  praise,  ye  dumb, 
Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ ; 

Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

6.  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations,  own 
Your  God,  ye  fallen  race: 

Look  and  be  sav'd  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

C.  Wesley. 
12s.*  <aU.  T.  39. 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape  to  the  mountain. 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain, 
For  sin  and  uncleanness  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 

(Chorus. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb!  He  hath  bought  us  our  pardon, 
We'll  praise  Him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan.) 

2.  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded  !  O  flee  to  the  Saviour ; 
He  calls  you  in  mercy, — 'tis  infinite  favor  ; 

Tho'  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, — escape  to  the  mountain, — 
That  blood  can  remove  them,  which  flows  from  this  foun- 
tain. 

3.  O  Jesus!  ride  onward,  triumphantly  glorious; 
O'er  sin,  death  and  hell  Thou'rt  more  than  victorious; 
Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congregation. 
While  angels  and  men  raise  the  shout  ol"  salvation. 

4.  With  joy  shall  we  stand  when  escaped  to  that  shore; 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands  we  will  praise  Him  the  more ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  banks  of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever.  Thornby. 

*  riym.  Coll,  p.  379. 


46  REDEMPTION. 

21. 

Thou  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
Didst  leave  Thy  glorious,  blest  abode. 

In  love  to  sinners  vile; 
Earth's  face  the  curse  had  overrun, 
Man  %vas  corrupt,  condemn'd,  undone, 

Entangled  fast  by  Satan's  guile. 

2.  Thou,  for  their  sake  who  hated  Thee, 
Didst  shed  Thy  blood  upon  the  tree, 

Thy  life  for  ours  didst  give ; 
Thou  barest  our  curse ;  our  debt  was  paid  ; 
Thy  soul  for  sin  an  offering  made  ; 

Thou  diedst  that  we  with  Thee  might  live. 

3.  Never  may  we  depart  from  Thee  ; 
Thou  hast  procured  our  liberty, 

Thanks  to  Thy  boundless  grace. 
Thy  cross,  w^hereon  our  sins  were  nailed, 
Our  refuge  be  from  sin  and  death, 

Our  feeble  soul's  abiding-place. 


T.  79. 


M.  Taylor, 


22. 


I  will  rejoice  in  God  my  Saviour, 
And  magnify  this  act  of  love ; 
I'm  lost  in  wonder  at  His  favor. 
Which  made  Him  leave  His  throne  above, 
To  take  upon  Him  human  nature, 
To  suflfer  for  His  wretched  creature. 
Dire  anguish,  keenest  pain. 
And  death-pangs  to  sustain. 
My  soul  to  gain. 

Benj.  Latrobe. 


THE   COMING    OF   CHRIST.  47 

THE  COMING  OF  CHRIST. 

Advent. 
Isa.  Ixi.  1  ;  Rom.  xiii.  12. 

CM.  ^O.  T.  14- 

Hark,  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promi.s'd  long  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2.  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 

Tlie  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst. 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3.  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice, 
To  clear  the  mental  ray, 

And  on  the  eye,  long  clos'd  in  night. 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4.  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind. 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 

And  with  the  riches  of  His  grace 
To  bless  the  humble  poor. 

5.  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 

And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
"With  Thv  beloved  name! 


24. 

How  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour? 

How  shall  I  welcome  Thee? 
What  manner  of  behavior 

Is  now  required  of  me? 
I  wait  for  Thy  salvation, 

Grant  me  Thy  Spirit's  light. 
Thus  will  my  preparation 

Be  pleasing  in  Thy  sight. 


Doddridge. 
T.  151.  g. 


48  ADVENT. 

2.  "While  with  her  sweetest  flowers 
Thy  Zion  strews  Thy  way, 

I'll  raise  with  all  my  powers 

To  Thee  a  grateful  lay: 
To  Thee,  the  King  of  Glory, 

I'll  tune  a  song  divine, 
And  make  Thy  love's  bright  story 

In  graceful  numbers  shine. 

3.  No  sinful  man's  endeavor, 
Nor  any  mortal's  care, 

Could  draw  His  sovereign  favor 

To  sinners  in  despair: 
Uncall'd  He  comes  with  gladness 

Us  from  the  fall  to  raise, 
And  change  our  grief  and  sadness 

To  songs  of  joy  and  praise. 

P.  Gerhard. 

L.  M.  ^O.  T.  22.  b. 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord  ! 
Hosanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word  ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing ! 

2.  Hosanna,  Lord !  Thine  angels  cry  ; 
Hosamia,  Lord  !  Thy  saints  reply  ; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around. 

The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. 

3.  O  Saviour  !  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer; 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  name. 
Here  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim. 

4.  But,  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest. 

And  make  our  sectet  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee ! 


THE   SECOND   COMING   OF   CHRIST.  49 

6.  So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 

Heber. 

L.  M.  ^D.  T.  22. 

On  Jordan's  banks  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh : 
Come  near  and  hearken,  for  He  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 

2.  Be  purified  each  Christian  breast, 
And  furnish'd  for  so  great  a  guest : 
Yea,  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 
For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3.  For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Eefuge  and  our  great  Eeward  ; 
Without  Thy  grace  our  souls  must  fade. 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decay'd. 

4.  Stretch  forth  Thine  hand  a  balm  to  pour, 
And  make  us  rise  to  fall  no  more : 

Upon  Thy  pardoned  people  shine. 
And  fill  the  world  with  grace  divine. 

From  the  Latin. 

88,  78  &  4s.  ^  /•  T.6S6.  ' 

Christ's  Second  Coming. 

Lo,  He  Cometh  !  countless  trumpets 
Christ's  appearance  uslier  in  : 
'Midst  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels 
See  our  Judge  and  Saviour  shine  : 

Hallelujah!  :j|: 
Welcome,  welcome,  Lamb  once  slain  I 


50  ADVENT. 

.  2.  Now  the  song  of  all  the  saved, 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,"  resounds : 
Now  resplendent  shine  His  nail-printa, 
Every  eye  shall  see  His  wounds : 

Great  His  glory  ;  :|j: 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow. 

3.  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
Earth  and  heaven  flee  away  ; 

All  His  enemies  confounded 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  His  day: 

Come  to  judgment,  :i|: 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 

4.  All  who  love  Him  view  His  glory 
In  His  bright,  once  marred  face : 
Jesus  Cometh  ;  all  His  people 

Now  their  heads  with  gladness  raise: 

Happy  mourners,  :||: 
Lo,  on  clouds  He  comes,  He  comes  I 

5.  See  redemption,  long  expected, 
On  that  awful  day  appear  ; 

All  His  people,  once  despised, 
Joyful  meet  Him  in  the  air : 

Hallelujah,  :1{: 
Saviour,  now  Thy  kingdom  comes ! 

Cenoick. 


28. 

And  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 

And  must  the  dead  arise. 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all  discerning  eyes  ? 

2.  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  His  face. 

Astonished,  shrink  away  ? 


T.582. 


THE   BIRTH   OF   CHRIST.  61 

3.  But  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Hark  1  from  the  Gaspel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4.  Ye  sinners,  seek  His  grace 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  His  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

Doddridge. 


THE  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

Christmas. 
I3.  ix.  6.     John  i.  14. 

7e.  '^y*  T.ll. 

What  good  news  the  angels  bring ! 
W^hat  glad  tidings  of  our  King  ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day, 
Christ,  who  takes  our  sins  away  1 

2.  He  who  rules  both  heaven  and  earth 
Hath  in  Bethlehem  His  birth  ; 

Him  shall  all  the  faithful  see, 
And  rejoice  eternally. 

3.  Lift  your  hearts  and  voices  high, 
W^ith  hosannas  fill  the  sky: 
Glory  be  to  God  above, 

Who  is  infinite  in  love ! 

4.  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men  I 
Now  with  us  our  God  is  seen : 
Angels  join  His  name  to  praise, 
Help  to  sing  redeeming  grace. 

5.  Jesus  is  the  loveliest  name, 
This  the  angel  doth  proclaim ; 


Hiiinmond. 
Til.  t. 


52  CHRISTMAS. 

Sinners  poor  He  came  to  save, 
They  in  Him  redemption  have. 

6.  TJiey  who  see  themselves  undone, 
And  take  refuge  to  the  Son, 
They  shall  all  be  born  again, 
And  with  Him  in  glory  reign. 

T.  30. 

All  the  world  give  praises  due; 
God  is  faithful,  God  is  true ; 
He  to  man  doth  comfort  send 
In  His  Son,  the  sinner's  friend. 

2.  What  the  fathers  wish'd  of  old. 
What  the  promises  foretold. 
What  the  seers  did  prophesy. 

Is  fulfilled  most  gloriously. 

3.  My  salvation,  welcome  be  ! 
Thou,  my  portion,  praise  to  Thee ! 
Come  and  make  Thy  blest  abode 
In  my  heart,  O  Son  of  God  I 

4.  Grant  Thy  comforts  to  my  mind, 
Since  I'm  helpless,  poor,  and  blind ; 
O  may  I  in  faith  abide 

Thine,  and  never  turn  aside. 

5.  Jesus,  when  in  majesty 
Thou  shalt  come  my  judge  to  be, 
Grant  in  grace  that  I  may  stand 
Justified  at  Thv  right  hand. 

H.  Held. 

L.  M.  oi-»  T.  22.  b. 

Imman-uel,  to  Thee  we  sing, 
Thou  Prince  of  Life,  almighty  King, 
That  Thou,  expected  ages  past, 
Didst  come  to  visit  us  at  last. 


THE    BIRTH    OF    CHRIST.  63 

2.  Thoii,  Lord,  tho'  heaven  belongs  to  Thee, 
On  eartli  a  stranger  deign'st  to  be  ; 

Thoii  clothest  all,  yet  wear'st  a  dress 
Which  doth  the  poorest  state  express. 

3.  On  wither'd  grass  reclines  Thy  head, 
A  wretched  naanger  is  Thy  bed : 

Tho'  Thou  appear'st  among  Thine  own, 
No  kindness  unto  Thee  is  shown. 

4.  I  thank  Thee,  gracious  Lord,  that  Thou 
On  my  account  did'st  stoop  so  low ;         '. 
O  that  my  words,  my  works  and  ways, 
May  all  proclaim  Thy  matchless  praise. 

Gerhard. 
4  78.*  O^.  T.  16. 

Christ  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  glorious, 

Now  is  born  ;  O  shout  aloud  ! 
Man  by  Him  is  made  victorious : 

Praise  your  Saviour,  hail  your  God  I 
(^Chorus.     Hail,  hail  this  happy  day.) 

2.  Praise  tlie  Lord,  for  on  us  shineth 
Christ,  the  Sun  of  righteousness ; 

He  to  us  in  love  inclineth, 

Cheers  our  souls  with  pardoning  grace. 
( Chorus.) 

3.  Praise  the  Lord,  whose  saving  splendor 
Shines  into  the  darkest  night ; 

O  what  praises  shall  we  render 
For  this  never-ceasing  light. 
( Chorus.) 

4.  Praise  the  Lord  God,  our  salvation. 
Praise  Him  who  retriev'd  our  loss  ;  • 

Sing  with  awe,  and  love's  sensation. 
Hallelujah,  God  with  tjs. 

iChorus.)  J.  MiUer. 

*  Golden  Chain,  p.  96. 


64  CHKISTMAS. 

8b.  7b.  &4s.  So*  T.686. 

Hail,  thou  wondrous  infant  stranger 

Born  lost  Eden  to  regain ; 
Welcome  in  Thy  humble  manger, 

"Welcome  to  Thy  creature  man  ; 
Hail  Immanuel,  :I|: 

Thou  who  wast  ere  time  began. 

2.  Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions, 
What  thus  brought  your  Maker  down  ? 

Say,  why  did  He  leave  your  regions, 
Why  forsake  His  heavenly  throne? 

Notes  melodious  :||: 
Tell  the  cause  :  Good  will  to  man. 

3.  W^e  this  offer'd  Saviour  needed. 
Hence  we  join  your  theme  with  joy. 

We  by  none  will  be  exceeded, 
W' hile  we  laud  this  mystery, 

And  with  wonder  :||: 
God  incarnate  glorify. 

8s.  78.  &  4s.  o4-.  T.685. 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory 
AVing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Kow  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 

Come  and  worship,  :||: 
Worship  Christ,  the  new  born  King. 

2.  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 
Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  infant-light : 

Come  and  worship,  :|j: 
Worship  Christ,  the  new  born  King. 


THE   BIRTH    OF   CHRIST.  55 

3.  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 
Brighter  visions  beam  afar ; 

Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations ; 
Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star : 

Come  and  worship,  :1|: 
Worship  Christ,  the  new  born  King. 

4.  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 
Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear. 
Suddenly  the  Lord  descending. 

In  His  temple  shall  appear: 

Come  and  worship,  :||: 
Worship  Christ,  the  new  born  King. 

5.  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance, 
Doora'd  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
Mercy  calls  you, — break  your  chains : 

Come  and  worship,  :i|: 
Worship  Christ,  the  new  born  King. 

Montgomery. 


35. 

Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing: 
"  Glory  to  the  new  born  King  ! 
Glory  in  the  highest  heaven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  man  forgiv'n." 

2,  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise ; 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies: 
With  th  angelic  host  proclaim  : 
*'  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem !" 

3.  Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ! 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity  ! 
Pleas'd  as  man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus  our  Immanuel. 


T.  11.  a. 


66  CHRISTMAS, 

4.  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace  1 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 

Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

5.  Lo,  He  lays  His  glory  by ! 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

6.  Sing  we,  then,  with  angels  sing : 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
Glory  in  the  higliest  heaven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  man  forgiv'n." 


C.  Wesley 
T.ll 


36. 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows 
Charm  me  in  Immatmel's  name  ; 

All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 

To  His  birth,  and  cross,  and  shame. 

2.  When  He  came  the  angels  sung, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  !" 

Lord,  unloose  my  stammering  tongue, 
Who  should  louder  sing  than  I  ? 

3.  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become, 
That  He  might  the  law  fulfill, 

Bleed  and  sufier  in  my  room. 
And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still  ? 

4.  No,  I  must  my  praises  bring, 
Though  they  worthless  are  and  weak 

For  should  I  refuse  to  sing. 

Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

5.  O  my  Saviour,  Shield,  and  Sun, 
Shepherd,  Brother,  Husband,  Friend, 

Ev'ry  precious  name  in  one, 
I  will  love  Thee  without  end.  Newton. 


THE    BIRTH    OF   CHRIST.  57 

Ti.  07.  T.ll. 

Bright  and  joyful  is  the  morn, 
For  to  us  a  child  is  born ; 
From  the  highest  realms  of  heaven 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given. 

2.  On  His  shoulder  He  shall  bear 
Power  and  majesty,  and  wear 

On  His  vesture  and  His  thigh 
Karnes  most  awful,  names  most  high. 

3.  Wonderful  in  counsel  He, 
Christ,  th'  incarnate  Deity, 
Sire  of  ages  ne'er  to  cease. 

King  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  Peace. 

4.  Come  and  worship  at  His  feet ; 
Yield  to  Him  the  homage  meet ; 
From  the  manger  to  the  throne, 
Homage  due  to  God  alone. 

38. 


Montgomery. 


Sa.  A  78.* 


Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 

Lo!  tii*angelic  host  rejoices. 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2.  Hear  them  tell  the  wondrous  story, 
Hear  them  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  : — 

"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3.  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 
Peaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 

Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ! — 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 
*  Plym.  Coll.  p.  64. 


58  CHRISTMAS. 

4.  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 
Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ! 

O  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King ! 

5.  "  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 
Learn  His  name,  and  taste  His  joy ; 

Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, — 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !" 


Cawood. 


P.M.* 


39. 


There's  a  song  the  angels  sing, 

And  its  notes  with  rapture  ring, 
Round  the  throne  whose  radiance  fills  the  heavens  above. 

Shepherds  heard  the  distant  strain, 

Watching  on  Judea's  plain, 
*' Glory  be  to  God,  to  men  be  peace  and  love." 
Chorus. 

Through  the  earth  and  through  the  sky, 

Let  the  anthem  ever  fly, 
^*  Glory  be  to  God  again,  peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men.** 

2.  'Tis  a  song  for  children  too ; 
To  the  Saviour  'tis  their  due ; 

Let  its  grateful  notes  ascend  to  Him  again ; 

Join  with  angels  in  their  song. 

And  the  heavenly  strain  prolong, 
"  Glory  be  to  God,  good-will  and  peace  to  men." 
Chorus.    Through  the  earth,  &c. 

3.  Soon  around  that  throne  may  we 
With  those  happy  angels  be, 

Striking  harps  to  strains  that  never  more  shall  cease : 

Mingling  love  with  loftiest  praise. 

Still  the  chorus  there  we'll  raise, 
"  Glory  be  to  God,  to  men  good  will  and  peace." 
Chorus.    Through  the  earth,  &c. 

*  Golden  Chain,  p.  114. 


THE   BIRTH   OF   CHRIST.  59 

PM.  40. 

Hark  the  angels  singing,  wake  the  happy  morn, 
Joyful  tidings  bringing,  "  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  born. 
In  a  lowly  manger  (this  shall  be  the  sign), 
See  the  new  born  stranger,  hail  the  babe  divine." 

Chorus. 
Glory  !  glory  !  glory  !  In  the  highest  sing ! 
Glory  !  glory !  glory !  To  our  God  and  King ! 
Glory  !  glory  !  glory  !  Peace  to  earth  again  1 
Glory  !  glory  !  glory  !  And  good-will  to  men  ! 

2.  Sisters  dear,  and  brothers,  sing,  sing  away  ! 
This  of  all  the  others,  is  the  children  s  day  ! 
Hear  the  blessed  story,  "  once  as  young  as  we, 
Christ  the  Prince  of  glorv,  slept  on  Mary's  knee." 

Glory  I  &c. 

3.  Where's  a  chorus  meeter  for  His  advent  here? 
Where  a  carol  sweeter,  to  His  gentle  ear  ? 

None  can  come  so  near  Him,  th'  Holy,  Undefiled, 
None  so  love  and  fear  Him,  as  a  Christian  child. 
Glory!  &c. 

4.  In  the  highest  regions,  now  upon  His  throne. 

All  the  blood-bought  legions  claim  Him  Lord  alone : 
But  of  all  wh'  adore  Him,  with  triumphant  song. 
Children  stand  before  Him  in  the  greatest  throng. 
Glory!  &c. 

5.  Let  us  then  pursue  Him,  to  His  throne  of  grace ; 
Let  us  pray  unto  Him,  looking  in  Hia  face : 

"  Once  in  chilhood's  weakness,  Christ,  like  us,  wert  Thou; 
In  love,  truth  and  meekness,  make  us  like  Thee  now." 
Glory !  &c. 

*  S.  S.  Bell,  p.  58. 


60  CHRISTMAS. 

6.  This,  of  all  the  others,  is  the  children's  day, 
Sisters  dear,  and  brothers,  sing,  sing  away, 
Bless  Him  for  its  story:  "once  as  young  as  we, 
Jesus,  Lord  of  glory,  slept  on  Mary's  knee." 
Glory !  &c. 


P.  M.  ^ri.  T.  151. 

Softly  the  night  is  sleeping 

On  Bethlehem's  peaceful  hill ; 
Silent  the  shepherds  watching, 

The  gentle  flocks  are  still. 
But  hark !  the  wondrous  music 

Falls  from  the  opening  sky ; 
Valley  and  cliff  re-echo 

Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

(chorus. 
Glory  to  God !  it  rings  again, 
Peace  on  earth  !  good  will  to  men  1) 

2.  Day  in  the  East  is  breaking ; 
Day  o'er  the  crimsoned  earth  ; 

Now  the  glad  world  is  waking, 

Glad  in  the  Saviour's  birth  ! 
See  where  the  clear  star  bendeth 

Over  the  manger  blest : 
See,  where  the  infant  Jesus 

Smiles  upon  Mary's  breast ! 

(chorus. 
Glory  to  God  ! — we  hear  again  ; 
Peace  on  earth  !  good  will  to  men  !) 

3,  Come  with  the  gladsome  shepherds, 
Quick  hastening  from  the  fold ; 

Come  with  the  wise  men,  pouring 
Incense  and  myrrh  and  gold. 


THE   EPIPHANY.  61 

Come  to  Him,  poor  and  lowly, 

Around  the  cradle  throng ; 
Come  with  your  hearts  of  sunshine, 

And  sing  the  angels'  song. 

( CHORUS. 

Glory  to  God  ! — tell  out  again  ; 
Peace  on  earth  !  good  will  to  men  !) 

4.  Weave  ye  the  wreaths  unfading, 

The  fir  tree  and  the  pine  ; 
Green  from  the  snows  of  winter, 

To  deck  the  holy  shrine; 
Bring  ye  the  happy  children  ! 

For  this  is  Christmas  morn  ; 
Jesus,  the  sinless  infant, 

Jesus  the  Lord,  is  born, 
(chorus. 

Glory  to  God  ! — to  God  again  ! 

Peace,  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men  !) 

^^'ashbume. 


THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Manifestation  of  Christ  to  the  Gentiles. 
Isaiah  Ix.  3.     Matt.  ii.  11. 

42. 

■^he  wise  men  from  the  Elast  ador'd 
The  infant  Jesus  as  their  Lord, 
Brought  gifts  to  Him  their  King: 
Jesus,  grant  us  Thy  light,  that  we 
The  way  may  find,  and  unto  Thee, 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  a  tribute  bring. 


T.  79. 


Ancient. 


62  THE    EPIPHANY. 

CM.  [Antioch.]  4:0.  T.14. 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2.  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns ; 
Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 

While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Kepeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3.  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 

He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4.  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 

The  glories  of  His  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

Watts. 
78.  &  6s.  TT^.  T.  151. 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed  ! 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free. 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2.  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  : 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth  ; 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountain.?. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  : 


THE   EPIPHANY.  63 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  iiill  to  valley  flow. 

3.  Arabia's  desert-ranger 

To  Him  shall  bow  the  knee; 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 

His  glory  come  to  see : 
With  offerings  of  devotion 

Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 

In  tribute  at  His  feet. 

4.  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him,. 
And  gold  and  incense  bring; 

All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing  : 
For  He  sliall  have  dominion 

O'er  river,  sea,  and  shore, 
Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion. 

Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 

5.  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing^ 
And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  mountain-dew  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown. 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish. 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

6.  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 
He  on  His  throne  shall  rest; 

From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All  blessing  and  all  blest: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove: 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever. 

His  great,  best  name  of  love. 

Montgomery. 


64  THE    EPIPHANY. 

CM.    [Coronation.]  TcD.  T.  14. 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall  : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2.  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 
Who  from  His  altar  call ; 

Praise  Him  who  shed  for  you  His  blood 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3.  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall, 

Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4.  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5.  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 

To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Edw.  PerroDct. 


CHRIST'S  LIFE  AND  EXAMPLE. 

Mark  vii.  37.    John  xiy.  6.    Matt.  iy.  19. 

CM.  4-6.  T.14 

My  God  a  man,  a  man  indeed. 

An  infant  weak  and  poor  : 
Born  for  a  sinful  race  to  bleed. 

Salvation  to  procure  I 


Christ's  life  and  example.  65 

2.  To  comfort  men  was  His  delight, 
To  help  them  in  distress  ; 

He  ready  was  by  day  and  night 
To  pardon,  heal,  and  bless. 

3.  Oft  was  He  hungry,  spent,  and  sad. 
In  His  own  world  a  guest. 

And  of  His  own  no  place  He  had, 
His  weary  head  to  rest. 

4.  Ah,  might  my  heart  a  mirror  be, 
Reflecting  Jesus'  grace, 

That  all  who  my  behavior  see. 
May  some  resemblance  trace. 

5.  Grant  me  that  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
Thou  hast  on  earth  displav'd. 

Which  in  Thy  holy  life  I  find, 
My  Pattern,  Lord  and  Head. 


47. 


Swertner. 
T.  11. 


See,  my  soul,  God  ever  blest 
In  the  flesh  made  manifest ; 
Human  nature  He  assumes, 
He  to  ransom  sinners  comes. 

2.  He  fulfill'd  all  righteousness, 
Standing  in  the  sinner's  place: 
From  the  manger  to  the  cross 
All  He  did.  He  did  for  us:— 

3.  All  our  woes  He  did  retrieve; 
He  expir'd  that  we  might  live ; 

By  His  stripes  our  wounds  are  heal'd, 
By  His  blood  our  pardon's  seal'd. 

4.  Lord,  conform  us  to  Thy  death, 
Eaise  us  to  new  life  by  faith  ; 
Through  Thy  resurreciion's  power, 
May  we  praise  Thee  evermore. 


66  Christ's  life  and  example. 

5.  In  Thy  righteousness  array'd 
Let  us  triumph  and  be  glad ; 
Let  us  walk  with  Thee  in  white, 
Let  us  see  Thy  face  in  light. 

Hammond. 

L.  51.  4-0.  T.  22. 

My  dear  Eedeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  word  ; 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2.  Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's  will. 

Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine,  4 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3.  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  Thy  pray'r : 
The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4.  Be  Thou  my  pattern  ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here; 
And  at  Thy  right  hand  me  confess, 
Clad  in  Thy  robe  of  righteousness. 

Watts. 

0.  M.  4-y  .  T.  14. 

O  Son  of  God  and  man,  receive 

This  humble  work  of  mine; 
Worth  to  my  meanest  labor  give, 

By  blessing  it  with  Thine. 

2.  Servant  of  all,  to  toil  for  man 
Thou  didst  not,  Lord,  refuse ; 

Thy  majesty  did  not  disdain 
To  be  employ'd  for  us. 


Christ's  life  and  example.  67 

3.  In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do, 

Let  me  show  forth  Thy  praise  ; 
Thy  bright  example  still  punsue 

Through  all  my  future  days. 


T.79. 


50. 

May  Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless  Lamb, 
Who  to  the  temple  humbly  came 
The  legal  rights  to  pay, 
Subdue  our  proud  and  stubborn  will, 
That  we  His  precepts  may  fulfill, 
"NVhate'er  rebellious  nature  say. 

Ancient. 

CM.  SI*  T.14. 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too 

My  Lord  I  fain  would  trace ; 
As  Thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do. 

Depending  on  Thy  grace. 

2.  Inflam'd  with  zeal,  'twas  Thy  delight. 
To  do  Thy  father's  will; 

May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite, 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfill. 

3.  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 
Through  all  Thy  conduct  shine; 

0  may  my  whole  deportment  prove, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 

Beddome. 

S.M.  O^.  T.  582. 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King, 
In  all  things  Thee  to  view ; 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
•  For  Thee  alone  to  do : — 


68  Christ's  life  and  example. 

2.  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 
While  still  to  Thee  I  tend  : 

In  all  I  do  be  Thou  the  way, 
In  all  be  Thou  the  end. 

3.  All  may  of  Thee  partake ; 
Nothing  so  small  can  be 

But  draws,  when  acted  for  Thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  Thee. 

4.  If  done  to  obey  Thy  laws, 
Ev'n  servile  labors  shine; 

Hallow'd  is  toil;  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  divine. 

Herbert. 

7«.  &63.  OO.  T.  161. 

The  author  of  salvation, 

The  Saviour,  meek  and  mild, 
Once  took  a  lowly  station, — 

Became  a  little  child  ; 
In  infancy  a  stranger, 

How  mean  was  His  abode  I 
His  cradle  was  a  manger. 

Himself  the  Son  of  God. 

2.  His  earthly  parents  found  Him 
Submissive  day  by  day  ; 

So  meek  to  all  around  Him, 

So  ready  to  obey ; 
Ko  stain  of  sin  or  folly 

Could  ever  cloud  His  brow 
His  heart,  so  pure  and  holy, 

With  love  would  ever  glow. 

3.  And  when  His  foes  assailed  Him. 
He  sought  but  to  forgive  ; 

When  to  the  cross  they  nailed  Him, 
He  died  that  they  might  live. 


1 


Christ's  life  and  example.  69 

This  bright  example  shows  us 

What  duties  to  fulfill; 
Oh,  let  it  now  arouse  us 

To  learn  and  do  His  will. 


CM.  54-.  T.  14, 

When  for  some  little  insult  given, 

My  angry  passions  rise, 
I'll  think  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven, 

And  bore  His  injuries. 

2.  He  was  insulted  every  day, 
Though  all  His  words  were  kind  ; 

But  nothing  men  could  do  or  say, 
Disturbed  His  heavenly  mind, 

3.  Not  all  the  wicked  scoffs  He  lieard 
Against  the  truths  He  taught, 

Excited  one  reviling  word, 
Or  one  revengeful  thought. 

4.  And  when  upon  the  cross  He  bled, 
With  all  His  foes  in  view, 

"Father,  forgive  their  sin,"  He  said, 
"  They  know  not  what  they  do." 

5.  Dear  Jesus,  may  I  learn  of  Thee 
My  temper  to  amend  :• 

But  speak  the  pardoning  word  for  me, 
Whenever  I  offend. 


U.  OD*  T.ll, 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be ; 
When  Thou  wast  a  little  child, 
Thou  wast  gentle,  meek,  and  mild. 


70  Christ's  life  and  example. 

2.  Due  obedience  Thou  didst  show ; 
O  make  me  obedient  too. 

Thou  wast  merciful  and  kind ; 
Grant  me,  Lord,  Thy  loving  mind. 

3.  Let  me  above  all  fulfill 
God  my  heavenly  Father's  will, 
Never  His  good  Spirit  grieve. 
Only  to  His  glory  live. 

4.  Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb, 
In  Thy  hands  secure  I  am ; 
Fix  Thy  temple  in  my  heart, 
Never  from  Thy  child  depart. 

5.  Teach  me  to  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Love  and  serve  thee  all  my  days  ; 

O  might  all  around  me  see 
Christ,  the  holy  child,  in  me. 

56. 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 
So  lowly  and  so  meek ; 

For  no  one  marked  an  angry  word. 
That  ever  heard  Him  speak. 

2.  I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 
So  frequently  in  prayer; 

Alone  upon  the  mountain  top. 
He  met  Hi's  Father  there. 

3.  I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 
For  never  do  1  find 

That  He,  though  persecuted,  was 
To  any  one  unkind. 

4.  I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 
Engaged  in  doing  good. 

So  that  of  me  it  may  be  said, 
"She  hath  done  what  she  could." 


7s.  &  Cs. 


PALM   SUNDAY.  71 

5.  Alas !  I'm  not  like  Jesus, 

As  any  one  may  see ; 
Oh,  gentle  Saviour,  send  Thy  grace 

And  make  me  like  to  Thee. 


Pabn  Sunday. 
John  xii.  15. 

CM.  07.  T.  14. 

Hosanna  !  raise  the  pealing  hymn 

To  David's  Son  and  Lord ; 
With  Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Exalt  the  Incarnate  Word. 

2.  Hosanna  !  Lord,  our  feeble  tongue, 
No  lofty  strains  can  raise  : 

But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young, 
Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 

3.  Hosanna !  Sovereign,  Prophet,  Priest, 
How  vast  Thy  gifts,  how  free  ! 

ThyBlood,  our  life;  Thy  Word,  our  feast; 
Thy  iName,  our  only  plea. 

4.  Hosanna  I  Master,  lo !  we  bring 
Our  oflferings  to  Thy  Throne ; 

Kot  gold,  nor  myrrh,  nor  mortal  thing. 
But  hearts  to  be  Tliine  own. 

5.  Hosanna  !  once  Thy  gracious  ear 
Approved  a  lisping  throng  ; 

Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  poor  but  grateful  song. 

6.  O  Saviour,  if,  redeemed  by  Thee, 
Thy  temple  we  behold, 

Hosannas  through  eternity 
We'll  sing  to  harps  of  gold. 


72  THE   SUFFERINGS    OF  CHRIST. 

CM  OO.  T.14. 

When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 

The  children  sang  around ; 
For  joy  they  pluck'd  the  palms,  and  strew'd 

Their  garments  on  the  ground. 

2.  Hosanna,  our  glad  voices  raise, 
Hosanna  to  our  King; 

Should  we  forget  our  Saviour's  praise. 
The  stones  themselves  would  sing. 

3.  For  we  have  learn'd  to  love  His  name ; 
That  name,  divinely  sweet. 

May  every  pulse  through  life  proclaim, 
And  our  last  breath  repeat. 

Montgomery. 


THE  SUFFERINGS  OF  CHRIST. 

Is.  liii.  4,  5.    1  Pet.  iii.  18.    Rev.  i.  5,  6. 

4  73.    Double.  0%),  T.  167. 

Great  High-prie.st,  we  view  Thee  stooping 
With  our  names  upon  Thy  breast, 
In  the  garden,  groaning,  drooping, 
To  the  ground  with  horrors  press'd : 
Angels  saw,  struck  with  amazement, 
Their  Creator  suffer  thus ; 
We  are  fiU'd  with  deep  abasement, 
Since  we  know  'twas  done  for  us. 

2.  Jesus,  to  the  garden  lead  us, 

To  behold  Thy  bloody  sweat ; 

Tho'  Thou  from  the  curse  hast  freed  us, 

May  we  ne'er  the  cost  forget : 


THE   SUFFERINGS   OF   CHRIST.  73 

Be  Thy  groans  and  cries  rehearsed 
By  Thy  Spirit  in  onr  ears, 
Till  we,  viewing  whom  we  pierced, 
Melt  in  penitential  tears. 


Hart. 
T.  681. 


60. 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 
"Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour. 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away. 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2.  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraign'd. 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustain'd  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3.  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb, 
There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 

Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete. 
"  It  is  finish'd  I"  hear  Him  cry  ;      ^ 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4.  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 
Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay. 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom, 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
Christ  is  ris'n — He  meets  our  eyes  ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

Montgomery. 


74  THE   SUFFERINGS   OF   CHRIST. 

CM.  ^1.  T.14 

Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  He  devote  His  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2.  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 
He  groan' d  upon  the  tree? 

Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown  I 
And  love  beyond  degree  I 

3.  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide 
And  shut  His  glories  in, 

When  the  almighty  Maker  died. 
An  offering  for  my  sin. 

4.  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  Jesus'  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve,  my  heart,  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5.  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 

Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


L.  M.    Double,  ^-^i*^'  62. 

iWhen  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
/  On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 

fl  My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 

l^An" 


Watts. 


T.166. 


1 


d  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 
Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast 
In  aught  beside  my  ransom-price ; 
All  the  vain  things  which  charm'd  me  most, 
For  Christ  I  freely  sacrifice. 


THE   SUFFERINGS   OF   CHRIST.  75 

2.  See  from  His  head,  His  liands,  His  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 
Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  80  amazing,  so  divine. 
Demands  my  soul,  mv  life,  mv  all. 

Watts. 

CM.  DO.  T.  14. 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 

Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2.  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream, 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 

Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

4.  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 

"When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

Cowper. 

83.  &  7s.  04-.  T.  16. 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Life  and  health  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dving  Friend. 


76  THE   SUFFERINGS   OF    CHRIST. 

2.  Here  I'll  sit,  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood: 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3.  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 
Low  before  His  cross  to  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  His  languid  eye. 

4.  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven. 
While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5.  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing. 
With  my  tears  His  feet  I'll  bathe ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 

Life  deriving  from  His  death. 

6.  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling. 
In  all  need  to  Jesus  go ; 

Prove  His  wounds  each  day  more  healing, 
And  Himself  more  fullv  know. 

Walter  Shirley. 

8«.  &  7s.    rouble.  OO.  T.  167. 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  I 

Hail,  thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us. 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor  ; 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name ! 

2.  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid  ; 

By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made; 


THE  SUFFERINGS   OF   CHRIST. 

Every  sin  may  be  forgiven 

Througli  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  to  heaven  ; 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God. 


66. 

O  head  so  full  of  bruises, 

So  full  of  pain  and  scornj 
Midst  other  sore  abuses 

Mock'd  with  a  crown  of  thorn  ; 
O  head,  ere  now  surrounded 

With  brightest  majesty. 
In  death  now  bow'd  and  wounded, 

Saluted  be  by  me  ! 

2.  I  give  Thee  thanks  unfeigned, 
O  Jesus,  friend  in  need, 

For  what  Thy  soul  sustained, 
When  Thou  for  me  didst  bleed. 

Grant  me  to  lean  unshaken 
Upon  Thy  faithfulness. 

Until  I  hence  am  taken, 
To  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

3.  Lord,  at  my  dissolution 
Do  not  from  me  depart ; 

Support  at  the  conclusion 
Of  life,  my  fainting  heart ; 

And  when  I  pine  and  languish, 
Seiz'd  with  death's  agony, 

O  by  Thy  pain  and  anguish 
Set  me  at  liberty. 

4.  Lord,  grant  me  Thy  protection, 
Remind  me  of  Thy  death 

And  glorious  resurrection, 
When  I  resign  mv  breath : 


Eakewell. 
T.  151.  a. 


78 


THE  SUFFERINGS   OF   CHRIST. 


Ah,  then,  though  I  be  dying 
Midst  sickness,  grief,  and  pain, 

I  shall,  on  Thee  relying. 
Eternal  life  obtain. 


Gerhard  &  Z. 


The  Burial  of  Jesus. 

8s.  A  7s.    Double.  07. 

Lord  of  life !  now  sweetly  slumber, 

With  the  dead  awhile  a  guest. 
After  torments  without  number, 

Glorious  is  Thy  hard-earn'd  rest. 
Lo !  the  dreadful  conflict's  ended ; 

By  Thy  suflfering  Thou  hast  won  ; 
Now  o'er  all  Thy  power's  extended. 

E'en  my  heart  O  claim  Thy  own. 

2.  O  what  love  is  here  displayed  ! 

See  the  Father's  only  Son 
To  the  silent  tomb  conveyed  ; 

Ah,  my  soul,  what  hast  thou  done ! 
Yet,  while  I,  my  sins  bewailing, 

Own  that  they  His  blood  have  spilt, 
May  that  blood,  for  me  prevailing, 

Wash  away  my  sin  and  guilt. 


79. 


68. 

Go,  my  soul,  go  every  day 
To  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay ; 
Be  with  Him  my  members  dead. 
Be  His  sepulchre  my  bed. 

2.  Boldest  foes  dare  never  come 
Near  my  Saviour's  sacred  tomb; 
Evil  never  can  molest 
Those  who  near  His  bodv  rest. 


T.  167. 


T.  11.  b. 


Worthington. 


RESURRECTION   OF   CHRIST.  '79 

THE  RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 

Eaater. 
Romans  xiv.  9. 

8.  M.  D" .  T.  595. 

Christians,  dismiss  your  fear; 

Let  iiope  and  joy  succeed ; 
Tlie  joyful  news  with  gladness  hear, 

"  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed." 
The  promise  is  fulfill'd 

In  Christ  our  only  Head  ; 
Justice  with  mercy's  reconciled; 

He  lives  who  once  was  dead. 

2.  The  Lord  is  ris'n  again, 

Who  on  the  cross  did  bleed  : 
He  lives  to  die  no  more,  Amen  ! 

The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed. 
He  truly  tasted  death 

For  wretched  fallen  man  ; 
In  bitter  pangs  resign'd  His  breath  ; 

But  now  is  ris'n  again. 

/  C/.  T.  185. 

Hail,  all  hail,  victorious  Lord  and  Saviour  ! 
Thou  hast  burst  the  bonds  of  death. 
Grant  us,  as  to  Mary,  that  great  favor 
To  embrace  Thy  feet  in  faith. 
Thou  hast  in  our  stead  the  curse  endured, 
And  for  us  eternal  life  procured ; 
Joyful,  we  with  one  accord 
Hail  Thee  as  our  risen  Lord. 

2.  O  Thou  matchless  source  of  consolation, 
Scarce  Thy  resting  moments  end, 


80  ASCENSION  AND    GLORY  OF   CHRIST. 

When  a  heart-enlivening  salutation 

To  Thy  followers  Thou  dost  send : 

We  would  share  Thy  dear  disciples'  feeling 

When  before  their  risen  Master  kneeling: 

Thus  shall  we  with  all  our  heart 

Witness  what  a  friend  Thou  art. 

Louisa  V.  Hayn. 

L.M,  /!•  T.  22. 

I  know  that  my  Eedeemer  lives : 
What  joy  this  sweet  assurance  gives ! 
He  livesj  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever-living  Head. 

2.  He  lives,  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives,  to  plead  for  me  above, 

He  lives,  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives,  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3.  He  lives,  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives,  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears. 
He  lives,  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

4.  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name  I 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; 
Oh,  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives : 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 

C.  Wesley. 


ASCENSION  AND  GLORY  OF  CHRIST. 

1  Peter  iii.  22. 

CM.  72.  T.14. 

The  Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high, 

Deck'd  with  resplendent  wounds ; 
While  shouts  of  victory  rend  the  sky, 

And  heaven  with  joy  resounds. 


ASCENSION  AND   GLORY   OF   CHRIST.  81 

2.  Eternal  gates  their  leaves  unfold, 
Receive  the  conquering  King, 

The  angels  strike  their  harps  of  gold, 
And  saints  triumphant  sing. 

3.  Sinners,  rejoice,  He  died  for  you. 
For  you  prepares  a  place. 

His  Spirit  sends,  you  to  endow 
With  every  gift  and  grace. 

4.  His  blood,  which  did  for  you  atone, 
For  your  salvation  pleads; 

And,  seated  on  His  Father's  throne, 
He  reigns  and  intercedes. 

Hart. 

S.  M.  JU*  T.  595. 

Je-U3  who  died,  is  now 

Seated  upon  His  throne  : 
The  angels  who  before  Him  bow, 

His  just  dominion  own. 

2.  The  unworthiest  of  His  friends 
Upon  His  heart  He  bears; 

He  ever  to  their  cause  attends, 
For  them  a  place  prepares. 

3.  Blest  Saviour,  condescend 
My  advocate  to  be; 

I  could  not  have  a  better  friend 
To  plead  with  God  for  me. 

Watts. 

L.  M.  /  4-.  T  22. 

Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands, 
The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  High-Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  guardian  of  mankind  appears. 
6 


82  ASCENSION  AND   GLORY  OF   CHRIST. 

2.  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  to  earth  a  brother's  eye ; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame. 

3.  Our  fellow-sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains ; 
And  still  remembers,  in  the  skies, 
His  tears,  His  agonies,  and  cries. 

4.  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart. 
The  man  of  sorrows  bears  a  part; 

He  sympathizes  with  our  grief, 
And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

5.  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrow  known  ; 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power, 

To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 


Logan. 


75. 


88.  &  Ts.    Double.  /  «-l.  T.  167. 

Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading ; 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare. 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  Thou  appear. 

2.  Worship,  honor,  power  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give : 
Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

Bakewell. 


ASCENSION  AND   GLORY  OF   CHRIST.  83 

C.  M.  /  O.  T.  14. 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  His  o'erflowing  grace. 

2.  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  His  brow, 

And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above, 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3.  Princes  to  His  imperial  name 
Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  ; 
Dominions,  thrones  and  powers  rejoice 
To  see  Him  wear  the  crown. 

4.  Upon  that  dear  majestic  head, 
That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine 
And  circle  it  around. 

5.  This  is  the  Man,  the  exalted  Man, 
Whom  we  unseen  adore; 

But  when  our  eyes  shall  see  His  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  Him  more. 

Watts. 

CM.    Double.  //•  T.  590. 

We  sing  Thy  praise  exalted  Lamb, 
Who  sit'st  upon  the  throne: 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  Thy  name 
Who  worthy  art  alone. 
Thy  sacred,  bruised  body  bore 
Our  sins  upon  the  tree: 
And  now  Thou  livest  evermore ; 
O  may  we  live  to  Thee. 

2.  Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb  that  died: 
(What  theme  can  sound  so  sweet?) 


84 


ASCENSION  AND   GLORY   OF   CHRIST. 


His  drooping  head,  His  streaming  side, 

His  pierced  hands  and  feet ; 

With  all  that  scene  of  suffering  love, 

Which  faith  presents  to  view : 

For  now  He  reigns  and  lives  above, 

Yea,  lives  and  reigns  for  you. 


L.  M. 


L.  M. 


78. 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Doth  his  successive  journeys  run  : 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2.  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3.  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song, 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessing  on  His  name. 

4.  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns. 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  His  chains. 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5.  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King  : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


T.  22. 


79. 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Eedeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


Watts. 


T.22. 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT.  85 

2.  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Watts. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

Whitsunday. 
Acts  ii.  33. 

L.  M.  OU.  T.  22. 

O  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Thou  heavenly  gifts  on  us  bestow'st ; 
The  pledge  of  our  salvation  art, 
And  bear'st  Thy  witness  in  our  heart. 

2.  The  sheep  of  Jesus  which  were  lost 
Thou  callest,  teaching  them  to  trust 
For  help,  forgiveness,  peace,  and  grace 
In  Him,  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 

3.  Thy  gladd'ning  oil  Thou  dost  impart 
To  every  poor  and  contrite  heart, 
Which  Jesus  as  the  Saviour  knows, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows. 

4.  The  feeble  souls  Thou  dost  sustain, 
Anointest  all  the  witness  train, 
Keepest  believers  in  the  faith, 

And  art  their  guide  in  life  and  death. 

5.  Who  can  Thy  operations  trace, 

The  kindness,  patience,  truth  and  grace, 
Thou  showest  to  Christ's  family. 
Who  living  temples  are  to  Thee. 

Bohemian  Brethren. 


•  b  THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

M.  Oi.  T.  14. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  on  us  breathe 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  our  love,  confirm  our  faith, 
Warm  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2.  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  Thy  witness  in  my  lieart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

3.  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  His  love, 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come : 

O  lead  us,  that  we  may  above 
Obtain  our  lasting  home. 

Watu. 

L.  M.  O^.  T.  22. 

To  Thee,  God  Holy  Ghost,  we  pray, 
Who  lead'st  us  in  the  gospel-way, 
Those  precious  gifts  on  us  bestow. 
Which  from  our  Saviour's  merits  flow. 

2.  Thou  heavenly  Teacher,  Thee  we  praise 
For  Thy  instruction,  power,  and  grace, 

To  love  the  Father,  who  doth  own 
Us  as  His  children  in  the  Son. 

3.  Most  gracious  Comforter,  we  pray, 
O  lead  us  further  every  day ; 
Thy  unction  to  us  all  impart. 
Preserve  and  sanctify  each  heart. 

4.  Till  we  in  heaven  shall  take  our  seat, 
Instruct  us  often  to  repeat, 

"Abba,  our  Father,"  and  to  be 
With  Christ  in  union  constantly. 

Zinzendorf. 


THE   HOLY    SPIRIT.  87 

C  M.  OO.  T.  11. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  ail  Thy  quickening  powers; 

Kindle  a  flame  ot' sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2.  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs ; 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 

Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

3.  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor,  dying  rate, 

Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

4.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savioui-'s  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Watts. 

L.  M.  04-.  T.  22. 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 

Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2.  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  .ove. 
To  preach  the  reconciling  word : 

Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3.  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light ; 
Confusion — order,  in  Thy  path  ; 

Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might : 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 


88  THE   HOLY   TRINITY. 

4.  Baptize  the  nations ;  far  and  nigh 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  ; 

The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

Montgomery. 


THE  HOLY  TRINITY. 

1  John  V.7. 
OO.  T.  68. 

Holy  Trinity, 

We  confess  with  joy, 
That  our  life  and  whole  salvation 
Flow  from  God's  blest  incarnation, 

And  His  death  for  us 

On  the  shameful  cross. 

2.  Had  we  angels'  tongues 

With  seraphic  songs. 
Bowing  hearts  and  knees  before  Thee, 
Triune  God,  we  would  adore  Thee, 

In  the  highest  strain, 

For  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Nyberg. 
lis.  OD.  T.39. 

O  Father  of  mercy,  be  ever  ador'd  ; 
Thy  love  was  displayed  in  sending  our  Lord, 
To  ransom  and  bless  us:  Thy  goodness  we  praise 
For  sending  in  Jesus  salvation  by  grace. 

2.  Most  merciful  Saviour,  who  deignedst  to  die 
Our  curse  to  remove,  and  our  pardon  to  buy, 
Accept  our  thanksgiving,  almighty  to  save, 
Who  openest  heaven  to  all  that  believe. 


INVITATION    AND    WARNING.  89 

3.  O  Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love,  and  of  power, 
We  prove  Thy  blest  influence,  Thy  grace  we  adore ; 
Whose  inward  revealing  a{)plies  our  Lord's  blood, 
Attesting  and  sealing  us  children  of  God. 

C.  Wesley. 
C.  M.  O 7 .  T.  14. 

Our  heavenly  Father,  source  of  love. 

To  Thee  our  hearts  we  raise : 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 

And  gladly  sing  Thy  praise. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  Thine  we  wish  to  be, 
Our  sacrifice  receive: 

Made,  and  preserv'd,  and  sav'd  by  Thee, 
To  Thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's  love 
Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad : 

So  shall  we  ever  live,  and  move, 
And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

4.  Honor  to  the  Almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One, 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be. 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE.-I.  INVITATION  AND  WARNING. 

Rev  xxii.  17. 
8s.  7s.  &i8.  OO.  T.  585. 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 

Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 


so  INVITATION   AND   WARNING. 

Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power: 
He  is  able,  :||: 
He  is  willing ;  doubt  no  more. 

2,  Ho,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome : 
God's  free  bounty  glorify : 

True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh, 
Without  money,  :i|: 

Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

5.  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall  : 

If  ye  tarry  till  ye' re  better, 
Ye  will  never  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous,  :||: 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4.  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 

All  the  fitness  He  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him : 
This  He  gives  you  ;  :1|: 

'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimmering  beam. 

■  5.  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  your  Maker  prostrate  lies : 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him, 
Hear  Him  crv,  before  He  dies, 

"  It  is  finished  ;":||: 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6.  Lo,  the  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood : 

Venture  on  Him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 
None  but  Jesus  :||: 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7.  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 


INVITATION   AND    WARNING.  91 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  His  name  : 
Hallelujah,  :||: 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

Cennick. 

L.  M.  O".  T.  22. 

Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knock'd  before; 
Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2.  Oh !  lovely  attitude — He  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  : 
Oh  !  matchless  kindness — and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes. 

3.  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will, — the  very  friend  you  need  ; 
The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary ! 

4.  Rise,  touch'd  with  gratitude  divine; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 

That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin. 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

5.  Admit  Him,  ere  His  anger  burn — 
His  feet  departed,  ne'er  return  ; 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
You'll  at  His  door  rejected  stand. 

Gregg. 

Tb.  yO.  T.  205  or  11. 

Sinners,  turn  ;  why  wull  ye  die? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why  ? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live. 


92  INVITATION    AND    WARNING. 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands, — 
"Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love,  and  die? 

2.  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why ; 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  Himself,  that  you  might  live. 
Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

V/hy,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace,  and  die  ? 

3.  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why? 
He,  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Urged  you  to  embrace  His  love. 
Will  ye  not  His  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

Oh,  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
W^hy  will  ye  forever  die? 

C.  Wesley. 

CM.  yi*  T.  14. 

See,  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands,    • 

And  calls  His  sheep  by  name; 
Gathers  the  feeble  in  His  arms. 

And  feeds  each  tender  Lamb. 

2.  He'll  lead  us  to  the  heavenly  streams 
Where  living  waters  flow; 

And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields 
Where  trees  o;  knowledge  grow. 

3.  When,  wand'ring  from  the  fold,  we  leave 
The  straight  and  narrow  way. 

Our  faithful  Shepherd  still  is  near 
To  guide  us  when  we  stray. 


INVITATION   AND    WARNING.  93 

4.  The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock 

Shall  be  the  Shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  our  Saviour's  arms, 

We're  safe  from  every  snare. 

L.  M.  \jJi*  T22.  a. 

Just  as  Thou  art, — without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  meetness  for  the  heavenly  place, — 
O  guilty  sinner,  come !  0  come ! 

2.  Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree ; 
The  stripes  thy  due  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free, — 
O  wretched  sinner,  come  !  O  come ! 

3.  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross ; 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss, — 

O  needy  sinner,  come !  O  come ! 

4.  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears ; 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears, — 
O  trembling  sinner,  come !  O  come ! 

5.  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  "  Come !" 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  "  Come !" 

Wlio  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may  come : 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come !  O  come ! 


P.  M.' 


93. 

We're  traveling  home  to  heaven  above, 

Will  you  go?  :il: 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  dving  love. 

Will  you  go?  Ij!: 
Millions  have  reached  that  blest  abode, 

*  Songs  of  Devotion,  p.  246. 


94  INVITATION   AND   WARNING. 

Anointed  kings  and  priests  to  God, 

And  millions  more  are  on  the  road, 

Will  you  go?  :[|: 

2.  We're  going  to  see  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

Will  you  go?:  II : 
In  rapturous  strains  to  praise  His  name, 

Willyougo?:||: 
The  crown  of  life  we  there  shall  wear, 
The  conqueror's  palms  our  hands  shall  bear, 
And  all  the  joys  of  heaven  we'll  share, 

Will  you  go?  :||: 

3.  Ye  wearv,  heavv-laden,  come, 

will  you  go?:  II : 
In  the  blest  house  there  still  is  room. 

Will  you  go?:  II : 
The  Lord  is  waiting  to  receive  ; 
If  thou  wilt  on  Him  now  believe. 
He'll  give  thy  troubled  conscience  ease. 

Come,  believe.  :||: 

4.  The  wav  to  heaven  is  straight  and  plain, 

Will  you  go?  :||: 
Repent,  believe,  be  born  again. 

Will  yougo?:l|: 
The  Saviour  cries  aloud  to  thee, 
"  Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  me, 
And  thou  shalt  my  salvation  see, 

Come  to  me."  :1|: 

88.78.  &  48.  tJ4:.  T.686. 

Children,  hear  the  melting  story 

Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  ; 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory ; 
Shall  He  plead  with  you  in  vain  ? 

Oh  receive  Him,  :1|: 
And  salvation  now  obtain. 


REPENTANCE.  95 

2.  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly, 
So  displeasing  in  His  sight ; 

Jesns  loves  the  pure  and  holy, 
They  alone  are  flis  delight  ; 

Seek  His  favor,  :||: 
And  your  hearts  to  Him  unite. 

3.  All  your  sins  to  Him  confessing 
Who  is  ready  to  forgive, 

Seek  the  Saviour's  richest  blessing, 
On  His  precious  name  believe ;   . 

He  is  waiting:  :j|: 
Will  you  not  His  grace  receive? 


il.     REPENTAN'CE. 

Ps.  li.  17.    Acts  iii.  19. 
S.M.  %)U.  T.582. 

O  Lord,  how  vile  am  I, 

Unholy  and  unclean  ! 
How  can  I  venture  to  draw  nigh 

With  such  a  load  of  sin  ? 
And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die  ? 
Fain  would  I  hope  that  Thou  didst  bleed 

For  such  a  wretch  as  I. 

2.  That  blood  which  Thou  hast  spilt, 

That  grace  which  is  Thine  own, 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest  sinner's  guilt, 

And  soften  hearts  of  stone  : 
Low  at  Thy  feet  I  bow, 

O  pity  and  forgive : 
Here  will  I  lie,  and  wait  till  Thou 

Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

Newton. 


96  REPENTANCE. 

L.M.  96.  T.  22. 

Sliow  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive; 
Let  a  repenting  sinner  live, 
Are  not  Tliy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee? 

2.  My  crimes  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  Thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  Thy  nature  hath  no  bound, — 
So  let  Thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

3.  Oh,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4.  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  Thy  law,  against  Thy  grace ; 
Lord,  should  Thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd,  but  Thou  art  clear. 

5.  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  Thee  just,  in  death; 

And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6.  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  Thy  word. 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there — 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

Watts. 
78.  \j£,  T.  581  or  83. 

Saviour  of  Thy  chosen  race. 

View  me  from  Thy  heavenly  throne ; 

Give  the  sweet  relenting  grace, 
Soften  Thou  this  heart  of  stone : 

Stone  to  flesh,  O  God,  convert. 

Cast  a  look,  and  break  mv  heart. 


REPENTAI^CE.  97 

2.  By  Thy  Spirit  me  reprove, 
All  my  inmost  sins  reveal ; 

Sins  against  Thy  light  and  love 

Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feel ; 
Sins,  that  crucified  my  God, 
Sins,  for  which  Pie  shed  His  blood. 

3.  Jesus,  seek  Thy  wandering  sheep, 
Make  me  restless  to  return  : 

Bid  me  on  Thee  look  and  weep, 

Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn  : 
Till  I  can,  by  grace  restor'd, 
Say,  "Thou  know'st  I  love  Thee,  Lord." 

4.  Might  I  in  Thy  sight  appear 
As  the  publican  distress'd  ; 

Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near, 
Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast, 
Utter  the  poor  sinner's  plea, 
"  God,  be  merciful  to  me." 

5.  Ah,  remember  me  for  good, 
Passing  thro'  this  mortal  vale; 

Show  me  Thy  atoning  blood, 

AVhen  my  strength  and  courage  fail : 
Let  me  oft  in  spirit  see 
Jesus,  crucified  for  me. 

C.  I.  Latrobe. 

98. 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  1  stand, 
Secure,  insensible; 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place. 
Or  ever  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2.  O  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert ! 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 


T.  79. 


98  REPENTANCE. 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
To  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 
And  to  awake  to  righteousness. 

3.  Before  me  place  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 
When  Thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  Thy  bar: 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 
To  meet  from  Thee  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4.  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here 
With  godly  jealousy  and  fear. 
Eternal  bliss  to  insure ; 

Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfill, 
To  suffer  all  Thy  righteous  will. 
And  steadfast  to  the  end  endure. 

5.  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 
And  reign  with  Thee  above ; 

Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full,  supreme  delight, 
And  everlasting,  heavenlv  love. 

C.  Wesley. 

8.  M.  yy.  T.582. 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found — 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound. 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2.  The  world  can  never  give 
The  rest,  for  which  we  sigh  ; 

'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3.  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a  life  above, 


II 


REPENTANCE.  99 

Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years — 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4.  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 

Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5.  Thou  God  of  truth  and  grace! 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun  ; 

Lest  we  be  banished  from  Thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 


Montgomery. 


100. 

If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent, 

To  save  us  from  our  sin. 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 

We  skjuld  at  once  begin. 

2.  He  says  He  loves  to  see 
A  broken-hearted  one; 

He  loves  that  sinners,  such  as  we, 
Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done. 

3.  'Tis  not  enough  to  say, 
We're  sorry  and  repent, 

Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day, 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4.  Kepentance  is  to  leave 
The  sins  we  loved  before, 

And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve. 
By  doing  so  no  more. 

5.  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere, 
To  watch  as  well  as  pray ; 

However  small,  however  dear, 
Take  all  our  sins  away. 


T.  582  or  595. 


100 


REPENTANCE. 


CM. 


6.  And  since  the  Saviour  came 
To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 

With  holy  grief  and  humble  shame 
We  would  at  once  begin. 

101. 

O  Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 

Whose  heart  is  all  unclean  ; 
How  bad  am  I,  and  how  defil'd, 

How  prone  to  every  sin. 

2.  O  change  my  vile  and  stubborn  heart, 
Like  Thee  O  make  me  pure ; 

To  me  Thy  love  divine  impart, 
Keep  me  from  sin  secure. 

3.  Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy, 
No  more  I  would  obey ; 

Thy  Spirit  shall  my  teacher  be, 
And  guide  me  in  Thy  way. 

4.  O  may  I  never  speak  a  word 
But  what  I  truly  mean, 

Kor  lie  to  Thee,  most  gracious  Lord, 
By  whom  each  thought  is  seen. 

5.  I'll  make  Thy  wondrous,  dying  love, 
Dear  Lord,  my  daily  song ; 

And  joys,  like  theirs  who  sing  abov«, 
Shall  tune  my  infant  tongue. 


T.  14  a. 


CM. 


102. 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer: 

There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 


T.U. 


REPENTANCE.  101 

2.  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 

Thou  oallest  burden'd  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3.  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  prest ; 

By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4.  Be  Thou  my  shield  and  hiding  place  I 
That,  shelter'd  near  Thy  side, 

I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died* 

5.  0  wondrous  love!  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame. 

That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name. 

6.  "  Poor  tempest-tossed  soul,  be  still. 
My  promis'd  grace  receive :" 

'Tis  Jesus  speaks — I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

Newton. 

CM.  lUo.  T.  590orU. 

Jesus,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  friend. 

As  such  I  look  to  Thee ; 
Now,  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  love, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 
Remember  Thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Eemember  Calvary, 
Kemember  all  Thy  dying  groans. 
And  then  remember  me. 

2.  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  Thee; 

While  Thou  art  sitting  on  Thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 


102  FAITH. 

I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  Thy  salvation's  free  ; 
Then,  in  Thy  all-abounding  grace, 

Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

3.  Howe'er  forsaken  or  distress'd, 

Howe'er  oppress'd  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth, 

Do  Thou  remember  me. 
And  when. I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

And  creature  helps  all  flee, 
Then,  O  my  great  Redeemer-God, 

Jesus,  remember  me. 

Bumhara. 


ill.     FAITH. 

Ephesians  ii.  8.    Acts  x.  43.    1  John  v.  4,  5. 

104. 

Faith  is  a  precious  grace, 
Where'er  it  is  bestow'd  ; 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2.  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 
And  all-atoning  Priest; 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3.  To  Him  it  leads  the  soul, 
"When  fiU'd  with  deep  distress  ; 

Flies  to  the  fountain  of  His  blood, 
And  trusts  His  righteousness. 

4.  Since  'tis  Thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinely  free  ; 

Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 


T.596 


Beddome. 


FAITH.  103 

L.M.  lUO.  T.22. 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

2.  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

3.  Just  as  I  am,  though  toss'd  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

4.  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come  I 

5.  Just  as  I  am, — Thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

6.  Just  as  I  am.  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  and  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  1  come,  I  come ! 

Charlotte  Elliot. 
106.  T.90. 

O  Love,  Thou  fathomless  abyss, 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  Thee ; 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness. 
From  condemnation  now  I'm  free ; 
Since  Jesus'  blood,  thro'  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free  boundless  mercy  cries. 


104  FAITH. 

2.  By  faith  I  plunge  into  this  sea, 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
Hither,  when  sin  assails,  I  flee ; 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast ; 
Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

3.  Tho'  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 
Tho'  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be  gone; 
Tho'  joys  be  wither'd  all  and  dead, 

Tho'  every  comfort  be  withdrawn  : 
Steadfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Jesus,  Thy  mercy  never  dies. 

4.  Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 
Tho'  my  heart  fail  and  flesh  decay ; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away : 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love. 


Rothe. 


107 


C.  M.  J-Vy  /  .  T.  14. 

Hail,  Alpha  and  Omega  hail, 

Thou  Author  of  our  faith. 
The  Finisher  of  all  our  hopes. 

The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Path. 

2.  Hail,  First  and  Last,  Thou  great  I  AM, 
In  whom  we  live  and  move : 

Increase  our  little  spark  of  faith. 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  love. 

3.  O  let  that  faith  which  Thou  hast  taught. 
Be  treasur'd  in  our  breast ; 

The  evidence  of  unseen  joys, 
The  substance  of  our  rest. 


FAITH.  105 

4.  Then  shall  we  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

From  grace  to  greater  grace ; 
From  each  degree  of  faith  to  more, 

Till  we  behold  Thv  face. 


Cennick. 


108. 


7».*  JLV/e>.  T.  681, 

Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2.  Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands: 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3.  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling, 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace, 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, — 
Wash  me.  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4.  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment-throne; 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

Toplady. 

•  Songs  of  Devotion,  p.  15. 


106  FAITH. 

L.  M.  lUy.  T.a 

Th€  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress ; 
Thus  well  array'd  I  need  not  fear. 
When  in  His  presence  I  appear. 

2.  The  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  freely  gave  His  life  and  blood 
For  all  my  numerous  sins  to  atone, 
I  for  my  Lord  and  Saviour  own. 

3.  In  Him  I  trust  for  evermore, 

He  hath  expung'd  the  dreadful  score 
Of  all  my  guilt ;  this  done  away, 
I  need  not  fear  the  judgment-day. 

4.  Therefore  ray  Saviour's  blood  and  death 
Is  here  the  substance  of  my  faith : 

And  shall  remain,  Avhen  1  m  call'd  hence, 
My  only  hope  and  confidence. 


ZinzendoiC 


110, 


C.M.  XJ-Vf.  T.14. 

W^hen  I  can  read  my  title  clear, 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 

And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2.  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3.  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 
Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 

So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 


FAITH.  107 

4.  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  cf  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Watu. 


T.  582. 


8.  M.  111. 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 

Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2.  Christ,  the  true  paschal  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3.  My  faith  would  lay  the  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  thine. 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4.  Lord,  I  look  back  to  see 
The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 

When  hanging  on  the  shameful  tree; 
And  know  my  guilt  was  there. 

5.  Believing,  we  rejoice. 
Our  curse  He  did  remove ; 

We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

Watts. 

T8.  &  63.  lU.  ^  T.  151. 

How  lost  was  my  condition, 

Till  Jesus  made  me  whole ; 
There  is  but  one  physician 

Can  cure  the  sin-sick  soul: 


108  FAITH. 

Nigh  unto  death  He  found  me, 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave ; 

To  tell  to  all  around  me, 
His  wondrous  power  to  save. 

2.  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  anguish  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death ; 
Come  then  to  this  physician, 

His  help  He'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — look  and  live. 

Newton. 

8.  M.  llo.  T.695. 

I  hear  the  words  of  love, 

I  gaze  upon  the  blood, 
I  see  the  mighty  sacrifice, 

And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

2.  'Tis  everlasting  peace ! 
Sure  as  Jehovah's  name; 

'Tis  stable  as  His  steadfast  throne. 
For  evermore  the  same. 

3.  The  cross  still  stands  unchanged, 
Though  heaven  is  now  His  home. 

The  mighty  stone  is  rolled  away, 
But  yonder  is  His  tomb. 

4.  And  yonder  is  my  peace. 
The  grave  of  all  my  woes ! 

I  know  the  Son  of  God  has  come, 
I  know  He  died  and  rose. 

5.  I  know  He  liveth  now. 
At  God's  right  hand  above, 

I  know  the  throne  on  which  He  sits, 
I  know  His  truth  and  love. 

Bonar. 


I 


FAITH.  109 

C.  M.  ll^,  T.  U. 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear; 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 

And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2.  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole. 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3.  Jesus,  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

My  never- failing  Treasury,  fill'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace : 

4.  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest  and  King ; 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5.  Weak  is  the  eflPort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 

But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  an, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6.  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
"With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 

And  may  the  music  of  Thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

Newton. 

CM.  llO.  T.  14. 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be 

Close  to  Thy  pierced  side ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 

For  me  the  Saviour  died. 


110  FAITH. 

2.  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 
Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin  ! 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thy  blood, 
And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean. 

3.  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  Thine  own; 
Wash  me,  and  mine  Thou  art: 

Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone. 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4.  The  atonement  of  Thy  blood  apply, 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 

Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die. 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

C.  Wesley. 

...*4...^^i;..^;-  ••116.1^4^5'. 

My  fafth  looks  up  to  ITiee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray, 
Take  all  my  guilt  away. 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

2.  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart; 

My  zeal  inspire : 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me. 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee, 
Pure,  warm  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3.  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide : 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 


FAITH.  Ill 

4.  "When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove, 
0  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransom'd  soul. 


Ray  Palmer. 
T.  22- 


117. 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone; 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon : 
His  track  I  see,  and  1 11  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  Him  I  view. 

2.  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  way  that  leads  from  banishment,. 
The  Kings  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  His  paths  are  peace. 

3.  This  is  the  way  I  long  had  sought. 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  had  been, 
Oppress'd  with  unbelief  and  sin. 

4.  The  more  I  strove  against  their  power,. 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

5.  Lo !  glad  I  come,  and  Thou  blest  Lamb, 
Siialt  take  me  to  Thee  as  I  am ; 
Nothing  but  sin  I  Thee  can  give ; 
Nothing  but  love  I  shall  receive. 

6.  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  Thy  redeeming  blood. 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God. 


Cennick. 


112  FAITH. 

S.  M.  IIO.  T.  58i. 

Not  what  these  hands  have  done 

Can  save  this  guilty  soul ; 
Not  what  this  toiling  flesh  has  borne 

Can  make  my  spirit  whole. 

2.  Not  what  I  feel  or  do, 

Can  give  me  peace  with  God  ; 
Not  all  my  prayers  and  sighs  and  tears 
Can  bear  my  awful  load. 

3.  Tliy  grace  alone,  O  God, 
To  me  can  pardon  speak, 

Thy  power  alone,  O  Son  of  God, 
Can  this  sore  bondage  break. 

4.  No  other  work  save  Thine, 
No  meaner  blood  will  do ; 

No  strength  save  that  which  is  divine, 
Can  bear  me  safely  through. 

5.  I  bless  the  Christ  of  God; 
I  rest  on  love  divine ; 

And  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 

6.  I  praise  the  God  of  grace, 

I  trust  His  truth  and  might ; 
He  calls  me  His,  I  call  Him  mine, 
My  God,  my  joy,  my  light. 

7.  'Tis  He  who  saveth  me. 
And  freely  pardon  gives, 

I  love  because  He  loveth  me, 
I  live,  because  He  lives. 

8.  My  life  with  Him  is  hid. 
My  death  has  passed  away, 

My  clouds  have  melted  into  light. 
My  midnight  into  day. 

Bonar. 


FAITH.  113 

TfcACe.  liy.  T.151. 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
fle  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2.  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 
All  fullness  dwells  in  Him, 

He  heals  ail  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  ray  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3.  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 
This  weary  soul  of  mine. 

His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  name  abroad  is  pour'd. 

4.  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild, 

I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  Child. 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

Bonar. 


114  SELF   CONSECRATION. 

IV.— SELF  CONSECRATION. 

Joshua  xxiv.  15.    1  Cor.  tI.  20.    Romans  XU  '.1. 

CM.  J.<a\),  T.bWk 

Present  your  bodies  to  the  Lord, 

A  living  sacrifice, 
A  holy  offering  unto  Him, 

And  pleasing  to  His  eyes: 
This  is  a  service  which  ye  owe, 

And  reasonably  due ; 
For  ye  are  not  your  own,  ye  know, 

But  Christ  hath  purchas'd  you. 

CM.  l^i.  T.U. 

Lord,  take  my  heart  just  as  it  is, 

Set  up  therein  Thy  throne : 
So  shall  I  love  Thee  above  all. 

And  live  to  Thee  alone. 

2.  I  thank  Thee,  that  in  mercy  Thou 
Hast  waken'd  me  from  death, 

Arous'd  me  out  of  sin's  deep  sleep, 
And  call'd  to  walk  in  faith. 

3.  Complete  Thy  work  and  crown  Thy  grace. 
That  I  may  faithful  prove, 

And  listen  to  that  still  small  voice, 
Which  whispers  only  love : 

4.  Which  teaches  me  to  know  Thy  will. 
And  gives  me  power  to  do : 

Which  fills  my  heart  with  shame,  when  I 
Do  not  that  will  pursue. 


SELF   CONSECRATION.  115 

5.  This  nnction  may  I  ever  feel. 

This  teaching  of  ray  Lord, 
And  learn  obedience  to  Thy  voice, 

T]jy  soft  reviving  word. 

78.  U<a.  T.  11. 

Grant,  most  gracious  Lamb  of  God, 
AVho  hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 
That  my  soul  and  body  be 
Quite  devoted  unto  Thee. 

2.  Jesus,  hear  my  fervent  cry, 
My  whole  nature  sanctify  ; 
Root  out  all  that  is  unclean, 
Tho'  it  cause  me  pungent  pain. 

3.  Gracious  Lord,  I  wish  alone 
Thine  to  be,  yea,  quite  Thine  own, 
And  to  all  eternity 

To  remain  Thy  property.  j.  Angelus. 

L,  M.*  LJtnS,  T.  22. 

O  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice 

On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ; 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

[Happy  day,  happy  day,  >-<-  •  " '; , 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away.]'^ 

2.  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows  ' " 
To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 

Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3.  'Tis  done — the  great  transaction's  done : 
I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine; 

He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 
*  Songs  of  Devotion,  p.  73. 


116  SELF   CONSECRATION. 

4.  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 
Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 

With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast  ? 

5.  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow. 
That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear, 

Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow. 

And  bless,  in  death,  a  bond  so  dear. 

Doddridge. 

CM.  124:.  T.  14. 

/I       Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now. 
Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : 

2.  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last. 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 

Nor  from  His  caus«  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3.  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 
But  on  His  grace  rely. 

That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord  '■ 

Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4.  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright. 
And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways, 

And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers. 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

Beddome. 

CM.  120.  T.  14. 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 

For  all  His  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  Thine  abode, 

Mv  songs  address  Thv  throne. 


SELF   CONSECRATION.  117 

2.  Among  the  saints,  that  fill  Thine  house, 
My  offerings  shall  be  paid  ; 

There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3.  How  mucli  is  mercy  Thy  delight, 
Thou  ever  blessed  God  I 

How  dear  Thy  servants  in  Thy  sight, 
How  precious  is  their  blood  I 

4.  How  happy  all  Thy  servants  are  ! 
How  great  Thy  grace  to  me ! 

My  life,  which  Thou  hast  made  Thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  Thee. 

5.  Now  I  am  Thine,  for  ever  Thine, 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move; 

Thy  hand  has  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  Thy  love. 

6.  Here  in  Thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  Thy  rich  grace  record  ; 

Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now. 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

Watts. 

CM.  1-^D.  T.14. 

When  we  devote  our  youth  to  God, 

'Tis  pleasing  in  His  eyes  : 
A  flower,  when  offered  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2.  To  Thee,  Almighty  God,  to  Thee, 
Our  childhood  we  resign  ; 

'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  Thine. 

3.  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Employ  our  youngest  breath  ; 

Thus  we're  prepared  for  longer  days. 

Or  fit  for  early  death.  Wattt. 


118  SELF   CONSECRATION. 

L.  M.  1^7.  T.22. 

Lord,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine, 
Purchas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine ; 
With  full  consent  Thine  I  would  be. 
And  own  Thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2.  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace ; 

A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransom'd  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3.  Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  Thee  my  all ; 
Lord,  let  me  live  and  die  to  Thee — 
Be  Thine  tlu-ough  all  eternity. 

Davies. 

C.  M.  l^O.  T.  14. 

My  God  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray ; 

No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2.  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 
Behold  I  prostrate  fall ; 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3.  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 
Adopt  me  for  Thine  own  ; 

That  1  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne! 

4.  May  the  dear  blood  once  shed  for  me, 
My  blest  atonement  prove  ; 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 
The  purchase  of  Thy  love ! 


LOVE.  119 

5.  Let  every  tliought,  and  work,  and  word, 
To  Thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  I 

CM.  12y.  T.14. 

My  God  !  the  covenant  of  Thy  love 

Abides  for  ever  sure  ; 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 

My  happiness  secure. 

2.  Since  Thou,  the  everlasting  God, 
My  Father  art  become, 

Jesus  my  Guardian  and  my  Friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home ; 

3.  I  welcome  all  Thy  sovereign  will, 
For  all  that  will  is  love ; 

And  when  1  know  not  what  Thou  dost 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

4.  Thy  covenant  in  the  darkest  gloom 
Shall  heavenly  rays  impart, 

And  when  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
Sustain  my  fainting  heart. 

Doddridge. 


V.-LOVE. 

John  X.  11.     1  Johu  iii.  IG.     Rev.  i.  5,  6. 

88.  *7b.  (6  lines.)  loU.  T.  89. 

One  there  is  above  all  others. 
Who  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brothers, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end  : 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 


120  LOVE. 

2.  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Eeconcil'd  in  Him  to  God ; 

This  was  boundless  love  indeed  ; 
Jesus  is  a  friend  in  need. 

3.  When  He  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 
"  Friend  of  sinners"  was  His  name ; 
Now,  to  heavenly  glory  raised. 

Pie  rejoices  in  the  same: 

Still  He  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 

And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4.  Could  we  bear  from  one  another, 
What  He  daily  bears  from  us? 

Yet  this  glorious  Friend  and  Brother 
Loves  us,  tho'  we  treat  Him  thus ; 
Tho'  for  good  we  render  ill, 
He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

5.  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ; 
Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas,  forget  too  often, 

What  a  friend  we  have  above: 

But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought. 

We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 


Newtoa. 


131. 


CM.  J.OX.  T.14. 

Jesus,  Thy  love  exceeds  by  far 
The  love  of  earthly  friends  ; 
Bestows  whate'er  the  sinner  needs. 
Is  firm,  and  never  ends. 

2.  My  blessed  Saviour,  is  Thy  love 
So  bounteous,  great,  and  free? 

Behold  I  give  my  sinful  heart, 
My  life,  my  all  to  Thee. 


II 


LOVE.  121 

3.  No  man  of  greater  love  can  boast 
Than  for  his  friend  to  die : 

Thou  for  Thy  enemies  wast  slain  ; 
What  love  with  Thine  can  vie? 

4.  Tlio*  in  the  very  form  of  God, 
With  heavenly  glory  crowu'd, 

Thou  wouldst  partake  of  human  flesh, 
Beset  with  troubles  round. 

5.  And  now,  upon  Thy  throne  above, 
Thy  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  Thou  reraember'st  Calvary, 
Nor  canst  Thy  death  forget. 

6.  O  Lord,  I'll  treasure  in  my  soul 
The  memory  6f  Thy  love ; 

And  Thy  dear  name  shall  still  to  me 
A  grateful  odor  prove. 


Watu. 

T.  90. 


132, 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength  and  tower ; 
My  soul  with  love  to  Thee  inspire ; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power; 
Thou  art  alone  my  soul's  desire: 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  King  and  God ; 
Shed  in  my  heart  Thy  love  abroad. 

/2.  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  Thee  know, 
.       /  Thou  fairest  of  the  sons  of  men  ? 
\l^h,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 
— ^=q[|^To  Thee  who  canst  relieve  my  pain  ? 
I     Asham'd  I  sigh  and  inly  mourn, 
i    That  I  so  late  to  Thee  did  turn. 

3.  In  darkness  willingly  I  stray'd; 
I  sought  Thee,  yet  from  Thee  I  rov'd  ; 
For  wide  my  wandering  thoughts  were  spread, 
Thy  creatures  more  than  Thee  I  lov'd ; 


122  LOVE. 

And  now  if  more  at  length  I  see, 

'Tis  through  Thy  light,  and  comes  from  Thee. 

4.  Give  to  my  eyes  repenting  tears, 
Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallow'd  fires; 
Give  to  my  soul,  with  filial  fears, 
Tlie  love  that  all  heaven's  host  inspires ; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might. 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

J.  Angelus. 

lis.  loo.  T.  39. 

I'll  glory  in  nothing  but  only  in  Jesus, 
As  wounded  and  bruised  from  sin  to  release  us; 
For  He  is  my  refuge,  to  Him  J'll  cleave  solely, 
Thus  can  I,  like  Enoch,  in  this  world  live  holy. 

2.  What  tho'  the  world  foameth  and  rageth  with  fury, 
In  nought  but  my  crucified  Jesus  I'll  glory: 

Beside  Him,  my  Saviour,  I'll  know  nothing  ever ; 
From  Him  neither  trials  nor  death  shall  me  sever. 

3.  My  Jesus  is  always  desirous  to  meet  me, 
Abounding  in  love,  and  in  mercy  to  greet  me: 
Above  all  I  love  Him,  for  He  is  my  treasure ; 

I  humbly  adore  Him  and  serve  Him  with  pleasure. 

4.  My  heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus  whose  love  is  so  tender; 
My  life  and  my  all  unto  Him  I  surrender : 

He  is  and  remaineth  my  soul's  meditation. 
My  faith's  only  object,  till  my  consummation. 

J.  Angelus. 


134. 

Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me 

And  abide  eternally; 

Friend  of  needy  sinners,  come, 

S'ill  and  make  my  heart  Thy  home. 


T.  11 


LOVE.  123 

2.  Oftentimes  for  Thee  I  sigh, 
Notliing  else  can  give  rae  joy  ; 
This  is  slill  my  cry  to  Thee  : 
Dearest  Jesus, come  to  me. 

3.  Should  I  in  earth's  pleasures  roll, 
None  could  satisfy  my  soul ; 

Thee,  O  Jesus,  I  adore, 
Thou'rt  my  pleasure  evermore. 

4.  Jesus,  Thee  alone  I  call 
My  beloved  Friend,  my  All ; 
Nothing,  whatsoe'er  it  be, 
Shall  divide  my  heart  with  Thee. 

J.  Angelas. 

4  7b.    Double.  loO.  T.  167. 

O  could  we  but  love  that  Saviour, 
Who  loves  us  so  ardently, 
As  we  ought,  our  souls  would  ever 
Full  of  joy  and  comfort  be : 
If  we,  by  His  love  excited, 
Could  ourselves  and  all  forget, 
Then  with  Jesus  Christ  united, 
We  should  heaven  anticipate. 

2.  Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit 
Fill  our  hearts  both  night  and  day, 
And  the  unction  of  His  Spirit 
All  our  thoughts  and  actions  sway : 
Might  we  all  be  every  ready 
Cheerfully  to  testify, 
How  our  spirit,  soul,  and  body 
Do  in  God  our  Saviour  joy. 

Zinzendorf. 


124  LOVE. 

136. 


T.IL 


Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  Me? 

2.  "I  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound. 
And  when  bleeding,  heal'd  thy  wound ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3.  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yea,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4.  "  ^line  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath. 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5.  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done, 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  Me?" 

6.  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint. 
That  ray  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore, 

O  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more. 

Cowper. 

C.  >I.  J-*^  /.  T.  14. 

I  love  the  Lord  !  He  lent  an  ear. 

When  I  for  help  implor'd; 
He  rescu'd  me  from  all  my  fear, 

Therefore,  I  love  the  Lord. 


LOVE.  125 

2.  Keturn,  ray  soul,  unto  thy  rest: 
From  God  no  longer  roam  ; 

His  hand  hath  bountifully  blest; 
His  goodness  calls  thee  home. 

3.  What  shall  I  render  unto  Thee, 
My  Saviour  in  distress  ! 

For  all  Thy  benefits  to  me, 
So  great  and  numberless  ? 

4.  This  will  I  do,  for  Thy  love's  sake, 
And  thus  Thy  power  proclaim: 

Salvation's  sacred  cup  I  take, 
And  call  upon  Thy  name. 

5.  Thou  God  of  covenanted  grace ! 
Hear,  and  record  my  vow, 

While  in  Thy  courts  I  seek  Thy  face, 
And  at  Thine  altar  bow  : — 

6.  Henceforth  myself  to  Thee  I  give, 
With  single  heart  and  eye, 

To  walk  before  Thee  while  I  live, 
And  bless  Thee  when  I  die. 

Montgomery. 


138. 

Jesus  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
I'm  His  sheep,  and  know  His  voice ; 
He's  a  Shepherd  kind  and  gracious, 
And  His  pastures  are  delicious  ; 
Constant  love  to  me  He  shows. 
Yea,  my  worthless  name  He  knows. 

2.  Trusting  His  mild  staff  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace ; 
He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  His  grace  in  richest  measure; 
When  athirst  to  Hiiu  I  cry, 
Living  water  He'll  supply, 


T.  82. 


126  LOVE. 

3.  Should  not  I  for  gladness  leap, 
Led  by  Jesus  as  His  sheep ; 
For  when  these  blest  days  are  over, 
To  the  arms  of  my  dear  Saviour 
I  shall  be  convey'd  to  rest: 
Amen,  yea,  my  lot  is  blest. 

Louisa  V.  Hayn. 

CM.  LOt),  T.  14. 

Thou  dear  Kedeemer,  dying  Lamb ! 

We  love  to  hear  of  Thee ; 
No  music  like  Thy  charming  name, 

Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be : 
O  may  we  ever  hear  Thy  voice  I 

In  mercy  to  us  speak  ; 
And  in  our  priest  we  will  rejoice, 

Thou  great  Melchizedek ! 

2.  Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme. 

While  in  this  world  we  stay ; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name, 

When  all  things  else  decay : 
When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  His  favor'd  throng, 
Then  will  we  sing  more  sweet,  more  loud. 

And  Christ  shall  be  our  song. 

Cennick. 

CM.  14:U.  T.14. 

Jesus,  I  love  Thy  charming  name, 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
I  gladly  would  Thy  praises  sound, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2.  Yes,  Thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 
In  Thee  is  all  my  trust; 
Jewels  to  me  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 


CM 


LOVE.  127 

3.  O  may  Thy  name  still  cheer  my  heart, 
And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 

The  noblest  balm  for  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4.  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  Thy  name, 
With  my  last  laboring  breath ; 

When  speechless,  Thou  shalt  be  my  hope, 
My  joy  in  life  and  death. 


Doddridge. 


141. 


My  God,  I  love  Tiiee  !  not  because 

I  hope  for  heaven  thereby : 
Nor  yet  becanse,  if  I  love  not 

I  must  forever  die.  (L\yy}^ ^  5"'  ^ 

2.  But,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me  PoaaA^  9tt.jjL 
Upon  the  cross  embrace:  '         -     / 

For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear,  ,'  '  jU  /  ^^^  - 
And  manifold  disgrace; 

3.  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless. 

And  sweat  of  agony  ;  — — ~'" 

E'en  death  itself;  and  all  for  one 
Who  was  Thine  enemy. 

4.  Then,  why,  O  blessed  Jesus  Christ ! 
Should  I  not  love  Thee  well ; 

Not  for  the  sake  of  winning  heaven, 
Or  of  escaping  hell. 

5.  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught; 
Not  seeking  a  reward  ; 

But,  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever-loving  Lord ! 

6.  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 
And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing ; 

Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 

And  my  eternal  King.  f  Xavier. 


128  LOVE. 

S.  M.    Doul.le.  14:^.  T.  582  or  695. 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold, 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controli'd. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  ray  home; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2.  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 
The  Father  sought  His  child, 

And  follow'd  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famish'd,  and  faint  and  lone; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

And  saved  the  wand'ring  one. 

3.  He  spoke  in  tender  love. 

He  raised  my  drooping  head  ; 
He  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds. 

My  fainting  soul  He  fed. 
He  wash'd  my  filth  away, 

He  made  me  clean  and  fair, 
He  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 

The  long-sought  wanderer. 

4.  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 
'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 

'Twas  He  that  wash'd  me  in  His  blood, 
'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 

'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost. 
That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 

'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

5.  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  would  not  be  controli'd; 


LOVE.  129 

But  now  1  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ! 
I  was  a  wayward  child  ; 

I  once  preferr'd  to  roam. 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice ; 

I  love,  I  love  His  home ! 

Bonar. 

L.  M.  i4-0.  T.  22. 

I  love  the  Lord  who  died  for  me 
I  love  His  grace  divine  and  free ; 
I  love  the  Scriptures,  there  I  read, 
Christ  loved  me,  and  for  me  bled. 

2.  I  love  His  tears  and  sufferings  great, 
I  love  His  precious  bloody  sweat, 

I  love  His  blood  ;  were  that  not  spilt, 
I  could  not  have  been  freed  from  guilt. 

3.  I  love  to  hear  that  He  was  slain, 
I  love  His  every  grief  and  pain, 

I  love  to  meditate  by  faith 
Upon  His  meritorious  death. 

4.  I  love  Mount  Calvary,  where  His  love 
Stronger  than  death  itself  did  prove; 

I  love  to  walk  His  dolorous  way, 
I  love  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay. 

5.  I  love  His  people  and  their  ways, 
I  love  with  them  to  pray  and  praise ; 
I  love  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

I  love  the  Spirit  He  sent  down. 

6.  I  love  to  think  the  time  will  come, 
When  I  shall  be  with  Hira  at  home, 
And  praise  Him  in  eternity : 

Then  shall  my  love  completed  be. 

Cenniclf. 


130  LOVE. 

L.  M.  14:4-,  1.22, 

Love  is  the  theme  of  saints  above ; 

Love  be  the  theme  of  saints  below ; 
Love  is  of  God,  for  God  is  love  ; 

With  love  let  every  bosom  glow. 

2.  Love  to  the  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Love  to  the  Scriptures  of  all  truth  ; 

Love  to  our  whole  apostate  race. 
Love  to  the  aged,  love  to  youth ; 

3.  Love  to  each  other ; — soul  and  mind, 
And  heart  and  hand  with  full  accord, 

In  one  sweet  covenant  combined, 
To  live  and  die  unto  the  Lord. 


a  M.  145.  T.  u. 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight. 

And  so  fulfill  His  word  I 

2.  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh. 
And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 

When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart; 

3.  When  free  from  envy,  scorn  and  pride. 
Our  wishes  all  above. 

Each  can  a  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love; 

4.  When  love  in  one  delightful  stream, 
Through  every  bosom  flows ; 

When  union  sweet,  and  fond  esteem, 
In  every  action  glows 


LOVE.  131 

5.  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 

His  spirit  fill'd  with  love. 

Swalne. 

S.M.  14-D.  T.  582  or  595. 

Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2.  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims,  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3.  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows. 
The  sympathising  tear. 


In  Him  we  grow  and  thrive ; 

Kor  will  He  leave  us  with  the  dead, 

While  He  remains  alive. 

5.  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 


FawCetL 


88.  &  7s.  14:7.  T.  16. 

Little  children,  love  each  other, 

Is  the  blessed  Saviour's  rule ; 
Every  little  one  is  brother 

To  his  mates  at  Sabbath  School. 


132  LOVE. 

2.  We're  all  children  of  one  Father, 
The  great  God  who  reigns  above ; 

Shall  we  quarrel  ? — No ;  much  rather 
Should  we  be  like  Him — all  love. 


8b.  &  78.  14-0.  T.  ?6. 

Children,  do  you  love  each  other  ? 

Are  you  always  kind  and  true  ? 
Do  you  always  do  to  others 

As  you'd  have  them  do  to  you  ? 

2.  Are  you  gentle  to  each  other  ? 
Are  you  careful  day  by  day, 

Not  to  give  offence  by  actions, 
Or  by  any  thing  you  say  ? 

3.  Little  children,  love  each  other; 
Never  give  another  pain  ; 

If  your  brother  speak  in  anger, 
Answer  not  in  wrath  again. 

4.  Be  not  selfish  to  each  other ; 
Never  spoil  another's  rest ; 

Strive  to  make  each  other  happy, 
And  you  ^vill  yourselves  be  blest. 


L.  M.  i4»7,  T.  22. 

The  lambs  of  Jesus : — who  are  they, 
But  children  that  believe  and  pray, 
That  keep  God's  laws,  and  ask  His  grace. 
And  seek  a  heavenly  dwelling-place. 

2,  The  lambs  of  Jesus: — they  are  meek, 
The  words  of  peace  and  truth  they  speak ; 
To  all  God's  creatures  they  are  kind. 
And,  like  their  Lord,  of  gentle  mind. 


JOY   AND   PRAISE.  13^3 

3.  The  lambs  of  Jesus : — oh  that  we 
Might  of  that  blessed  number  be  1 
Lord,  take  us  early  to  Thy  love, 
And  lead  us  to  the  fold  above. 


VI —JOY  AND  PRAISE. 

Ps.  xxxiv.  1,  3. 

78.  150.  T.ii. 

Blest  are  they,  supremely  blest, 
Who  of  Jesus'  grace  possess'd, 
Cleave  to  Him  by  living  faith, 
Till  they  shall  resign  their  breath. 

2.  One  with  Christ  their  Head  they  share 
Happiness  beyond  compare ; 

Since  on  Him  their  hopes  they  build, 
He  is  their  reward  and  shield. 

3.  Tho'  all  earthly  joys  be  fled. 
If  in  Him  they  trust  indeed. 
He  will  be  their  constant  friend, 
And  protect  them  to  the  end. 

4.  If  to  Jesus  they  appeal, 
When  their  faith  and  courage  fail, 
He  assures  them  of  His  love, 

Doth  their  strength  in  weakness  prove. 

5.  They  who  simply  to  Him  cleave, 
From  His  fulness  grace  receive; 
And  throughout  their  mortal  days 
Their  employment  is  His  praise. 

6.  Jesus  wipes  away  their  tears. 
And  their  drooping  spirits  cheers ; 
They  in  truth,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Evermore  in  Him  rejoice.  j.  g.  Wolf. 


134  JOY   AND   PRAISE. 

±01.,  T.  116. 

How  great  the  bliss  to  be  a  sheep  of  Jesus, 

And  to  be  guided  by  His  shepherd-staff  1 

Earth's  greatest  honors,  howsoe'er  they  please  us, 

Compar'd  to  this  are  vain  and  empty  chaff: 

Yea,  what  this  world  can  never  give, 

May,  thro'  the  Shepherd's  grace,  each  needy  sheep  receive. 

2.  Here  is  a  pasture,  rich  and  never  failing, 
Here  living  waters  in  abundance  flow ; 

None  can  conceive  the  grace  with  them  prevailing, 
Who  Jesus'  shepherd- voice  obey  and  know: 
He  banishes  all  fear  and  strife. 
And  leads  them  gently  on  to  everlasting  life. 

3.  Whoe'er  would  spend  his  days  in  lasting  pleasure. 
Must  come  to  Christ,  and  join  His  flock  with  speed ; 
Here  is  a  feast  prepar'd,  rich  beyond  measure, 

The  world  meanwhile  on  empty  husks  must  feed : 

Those  souls  may  share  in  every  good 

Whose  Shepherd  doth  possess  the  treasuries  of  God. 

J.J.  Rambach. 

CM.  lOJi.  T.  U. 

If  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine, 
And  more  than  angels  know ; 
Both  present  things,  and  things  to  come, 
And  grace  and  glory  too. 

2.  If  He  is  mine,  then  though  He  frown, 
He  never  will  forsake ; 

His  chastisements  all  work  for  good, 
And  but  His  love  bespeak. 

3.  If  He  is  mine  I  need  not  fear 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 

He  will  support  my  feeble  frame, 
And  all  their  power  repel. 


JOY  AND  PRAISE.  135 

4.  If  He  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, 
And  earthly  comforts  flee, 

He,  the  dispenser  of  all  good, 
Is  more  than  all  to  me. 

5.  If  He  is  mine,  unharm'd  I  pass 
Thro'  death's  tremendous  vale, 
He'll  be  my  comfort  and  my  stay, 
When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

6.  -Let  Christ  assure  me  He  is  mine, 
I  nothing  want  beside ; 

My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 


Beddome. 


153. 


78   Double.  ±fJtJ,  T.  205. 

Happiness,  delightful  name. 
Where  may  it  be  found,  O  where  ? 
Learning,  pleasure,  wealth,  and  fame, 
All  confess,  It  is  not  here: — 
Jesus  crucified  to  know, 
This  is  happiness  below  ; 
Him  to  see,  adore,  and  love. 
This  is  happiness  above. 

Toplady. 

CM.  154-.  T.  14. 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

The  life  of  my  delights ; 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights ; — 

2.  In  darkest  shades,  if  Thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun : 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning-star, 

And  Thou  my  rising  sun. 


136  JOY   AND   PRAISE., 

3.  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
"When  Jesus  shows  His  mercies  mine, 

And  whispers  I  am  His. 


Watt». 


155. 

Thou,  Jesus,  art  our  King ; 

Thy  ceaseless  praise  we  sing : 
Praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  employ. 

Praise  o'erflow  the  grateful  soul, 
"While  we  vital  breath  enjoy, 

While  eternal  ages  roll. 

2.  Thou  hast  o'erthrown  the  foe, 
God's  kingdom  fix'd  below: 

Conqueror  of  all  adverse  power, 
Thou  heaven's  gates  hast  open'd  wide; 

Thou  Thine  own  dost  lead  secure, 
And  to  life  eternal  guide. 

3.  Above  the  starry  sky 

Thou  reign'st,  enthron'd  on  high ; 
Prostrate  at  Thy  feet  we  fall : 

Power  supreme  to  Thee  is  giv'n. 
As  the  righteous  Judge  of  all 

Sons  of  earth  and  hosts  of  heaven. 

4.  Arise,  exert  Thy  power, 
Thou  glorious  Conqueror ; 

Help  us  to  obtain  the  prize. 
Help  us  well  to  close  our  race ; 

That  with  Thee  above  the  skies 
Endless  joys  we  may  possess. 


T.  341. 


i| 


J.  Angdus. 


JOY  AND   PRAISE.  137 

CM.  15D.  T.14. 

Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne  : 
Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  ai'e  one. 

2.  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry,    • 
"To  be  exalted  thus;" 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  hearts  reply, 
"  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honor  and  power  divine; 

And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4.  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  saci\d  name 

Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Watts. 

L- M.  iO/.  T.  22, 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  Thy  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  Thee, — 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  free ! 

2.  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, — 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  great ! 

3.  When  trouble  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gather'd  thick,  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, — 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  good  I 


138  JOY  AND  PRAISE. 

4.  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  oft  have  Him  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

5.  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail : 
Oh,  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 


158 


Medley 


S.  M.  AtJO.  T.  6&6. 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2.  Sing  of  His  dying  love, 
Sing  of  His  rising  power ; 

Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  us  whose  sins  He  bore. 

3.  Ye  pilgrims  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing : 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

4.  Soon  shall  we  hear  Him  say, 
"  Ye  blessed  children,  come ;" 

Soon  will  He  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5.  There  shall  our  raptur'd  tongues 
His  endless  praise  proclaim, 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song. 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

Hammond. 


JOY   AND    PRAISE.  139 

S,M.  15".  T.595. 

To  God  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2.  'Tis  His  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  His  care, 

Preserve  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3.  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemish'd  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  His  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great 

4.  The  Saviour's  ransom'd  race 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne. 

Extol  Him  for  His  saving  grace. 
And  make  His  wonders  known. 

5.  To  our  Kedeemer-God, 
Wisdom  and  power  belong ; 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  heaven's  eternal  song. 

Watts, 

L.  M  IdO.  T  22. 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul  1  awake,  my  tongue ! 
Hosanna  to  the  eternal  name ! 
And  all  His  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2.  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  His  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  His  Son, 
Has  all  His  mightiest  works  outdone. 


140  JOY   AND  PRAISE. 

3.  Grace ! — 'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name ; 

Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 
Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

4.  Oh,  may  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
Where  He  unveils  His  lovely  face. 
Where  all  His  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  His  name  to  harps  of  gold. 


P.M.* 


161. 

Children  of  Jerusalem 

Sang  the  praise  of  Jesus'  name ; 

Children,  too,  of  later  days, 

Join  to  sing  the  Saviour's  praise. 
Hark !  while  infant  voices  sing 
Loud  hosannas  to  our  King. 

2.  We  have  often  heard  and  read 
What  the  royal  psalmist  said : 
Babes,  and  sucklings'  artless  lays 
Shall  proclaim  the  Saviour's  praise. 

Hark!  &c. 

3.  We  are  taught  to  love  the  Lord, 
We  are  taught  to  read  His  word, 
We  are  taught  the  way  to  heaven : 
Praise  to  God  for  all  be  given. 

Hark  !  &c. 

4.  Parents,  teachers,  old  and  young, 
All  unite  to  swell  the  song; 
Higher  and  yet  higher  rise, 

Till  hosannas  reach  the  skies. 
Hark!  &c. 

*  P.  S.  S.CoU.,p.  211. 


Watte. 


JOY  AND   PRAISE.  141 

Hs.  lu^.  T,39. 

Ye  servants  of  God  your  great  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  His  most  excellent  name: 
The  name  all  victorious  of  Jesus  extol, 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  He  rules  over  all. 

2.  God  ruleth  in  heaven,  almighty  to  save, 
And  yet  He  is  with  us,  His  presence  we  have : 
The  great  congregation  His  triumphs  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3.  Salvation  be  brought  unto  God  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  sing  rejoicing,  and  honor  the  Son  ; 

The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim. 

Fall  down  on  their  faces  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4.  Then  let  us  adore  Him  and  give  Him  His  right, 
All  glory,  and  power,  and  wisdom,  and  might, 
And  honor,  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 

And  thanks  never  ceasing  for  infinite  love. 

C.  Wesley. 


163. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King ! 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  ! 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways ! 

2.  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3.  Foes  are  round  us,  but  we  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land : 
Jesus,  God's  exalted  Son, 

Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 


T.  IL 


142  JOY   AND  PRAISE. 

4.  Onward  then  we  gladly  press 
Through  this  earthly  wilderness : 
Only,  Lord,  our  Leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

Cennick. 
78.  A  68.  lt)4-,  T.  151. 

Come  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  hearts  and  accents  blend ; 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  sinner's  only  friend ; 
His  holy  soul  rejoices, 

Amid  the  choirs  above, 
To  hear  our  youthful  voices 

Exulting  in  His  love. 

2.  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 
Who  wept  our  path  along ; 

We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  tempted  and  the  strong: 
None  who  besought  His  healing,  < 

He  pass'd  unheeded  by : 
And  still  retains  His  feeling 

For  us  above  the  sky. 

3.  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 
Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 

We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave ; 
And  in  our  hour  of  danger 

We'll  trust  His  love  alone, 
Who  once  slept  in  a  manger, 

And  now  sits  on  the  throne. 

4.  Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 
While  yet  on  earth  we  stay, 

And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus 
Throughout  eternal  day : 


JOY  AND   PRAISE.  143 

For  those  who  here  confess  EQra, 

He  will  in  heaven  confess ; 
And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  Him, 

He  will  forever  bless. 

G.  W.  Bethune. 

88.  Jt78.    Doable.  lOO.  T.167. 

Who  shall  sing,  if  not  the  children  ? 

Did  not  Jesus  die  for  them  ? 
May  they  not,  with  other  jewels, 

Sparkle  in  His  diadem? 
Why  to  them  were  voices  given — 

Bird-like  voices,  sweet  and  clear — 
Why,  unle.^'s  the  song  of  heaven 

They  begin  and  practise  here? 

2.  There's  a  choir  of  infant  songsters, 
White-robed,  round  the  Saviour's  throne ; 

Angels  cease,  and  waiting  listen  ; 

Oh  1  'tis  sweeter  than  their  own. 
Faith  can  hear  the  rapturous  choral, 

When  her  ear  is  upward  turned ; 
Is  it  not  the  same,  perfected. 

Which  upon  the  earth  they  learned  ? 

3.  Jesus,  when  on  earth  sojourning. 
Loved  them  with  a  wondrous  love ; 

And  will  He,  to  heaven  returning, 

Faithless  to  His  blessing  prove  ? 
Oh  !  they  cannot  sing  too  early  ! 

Stand,  Oh,  stand  not  in  their  way  I 
Birds  do  sing  while  day  is  breaking — 

Tell  me,  then,  why  should  not  they  ? 


166. 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 


T.  U. 


144  JOY    AND    PRAISE. 

2.  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3.  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

4.  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death, 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

Montgomery. 


fi.  M.  lb/.  T.  5S2or595 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2.  I^et  those  refuse  to  sing. 
Who  never  knew  our  God ; 

But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 
Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3.  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4.  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 

Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 


JOY   AND   PRAISE.  145 

5.  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

Warn. 

:•.  168.  Til. 

Glory  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear. 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 

2.  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest  and  King; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3.  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost : 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire, 

4.  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word,  that  "  God  is  love." 

Montgomery. 


€«.  t  48. 


169.  ^/yr^^* 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King,        '--j-^'^/'"' 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing,    ^;yi9^^^^  7^^,^,utt<^ 


O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us. 
Ancient  of  davs ! 


10 


146  JOY  AND  PRAISE. 

2.  Jesu3  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies  I 

Now  make  them  fall  I 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stay'd : 

Lord,  hear  our  call  1 

3,  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend  1 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless  ; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend ! 

Maddas. 

88. 78.  &  49.  l/U.  T.5»5. 

Praise  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  we  render, 

For  Thy  love  in  Jesus  shown : 
May  that  love,  so  strong  and  tender^ 
Bind  us  fast  to  Him  alone; 
Now  and  ever  :||: 
Gather  us  among  Thine  o,wn. 

2.  By  Thy  Spirit's  power  renewiug^ 
May  our  hearts  be  purified  ; 

And  our  wills  to  Thine  subduing. 
May  His  grace  control  and  guide ; 
Now  and  ever,  :||: 
In  our  hearts  may  He  abide. 

3.  Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Guard  us  by  Thy  power  divine, 

Make  our  house  Thy  habitation, 
Make  each  heart  Thy  peaceful  shrine, 
Now  and  ever  :||: 
Make  us,  Lord,  and  keep  us  Thine. 


PRAYER.  147 

L/L»  T.  230 

Praises,  thanks,  and  adoration 

Be  given  to  God  without  cessation, 

To  Jesus  Christ  our  gracious  Lord : 

For  His  mercy,  love,  and  favor 

To  us,  His  flock,  endure  forever  ; 

Bless,  bless  His  name  with  one  accord  ; 

To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Halleluiah : 

In  highest  strain 

Praise  the  Lamb  slain  : 

Let  heaven  and  earth  reply.  Amen. 

J.  Swertner. 


VII.— PRAYER. 

Ps.  1. 15.    John  xiv.  13, 14.    Romans  xii.  12. 

CM.  172.  T.14. 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Unutter'd  or  express'd ; 
/  The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 

That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2.  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 
The  falling  of  a  tear, 

The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3.  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 
That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 

Prayer,  the  Bublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4.  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 
The  Christian's  native  air ; 

His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 


148  PEAYER. 

5.  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 
Returning  from  his  ways; 

While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays  I" 

6.  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way ; 

The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod : 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  1 

Montgomery. 

7b.  1 7  O.  T.  11. 

Come,  ray  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  himself  hath  hid  Thee  pray. 
And  sends  none  unheard  away. 

2.  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
Kone  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3.  Lord,  I  will  not  let  Thee  go, 
Till  the  blessing  Thou  bestow: 
Oh,  do  not  my  suit  disdain  ; 
None  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain. 

J.  Newton. 

S.  M.  174:.  T.695. 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace, 

The  promise  calls  me  near, 
There  Jesus  shows  His  cheering  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2.  That  rich,  atoning  blood, 
Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 

Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 


PRAYER.  149 

3.  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 
Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold  ; 

Since  His  own  blood  for  thee  was  spilt, 
What  else  can  He  withhold  ? 

4.  Beyond  thy  utmost  wants 
His  love  and  power  can  bless; 

To  praying  souls  He  always  grants 
More  than  they  can  express. 

5.  Since  'tis  the  Lord's  command, 
My  mouth  I  open  wide : 

Lord,  open  Thou  Thy  bounteous  hand, 
That  I  may  be  supplied. 

6.  My  soul,  believe  and  pray. 
Without  a  doubt  believe  : 

Whate'er  we  ask  in  God's  own  way. 
We  surely  shall  receive. 

7.  Here  stands  the  promise  fair, 
For  God  cannot  repent, 

To  fervent,  persevering  prayer, 
He'll  every  blessing  grant. 

J.  Newton. 

L.  M.  I/O.  T,  22. 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet 

In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat  ; 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer. 

But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 

2.  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw ; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw; 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love ; 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3.  Kestraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 


150  PRAYER. 

4.  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side ; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

5.  Have  you  no  words  ?  Ah,  think  again ; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 

With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6.  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be, 
*'  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 

Cowper. 

7s.  &68.  176.  T.  151. 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 

Go  when  the  moon  is  bright. 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling — 

Send  earthl}''  thoughts  away — 
And  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2,  Oh  !  not  a  joy  or  blessing 
With  this  can  we  compare, 

The  power  that  He  has  given  us. 
To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer ; 

Then  for  thyself  and  neighbor 
A  blessing  humbly  claim, 

And  link  with  each  petition 
Tliy  great  Kedeemer's  name. 

3.  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 
In  solitude  to  pray, 

Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee 
When  friends  are  round  thy  way; 


PRAYER.  151 


E'en  then  the  silent  breathing 
Thy  spirit  lifts  above, 

Will  reach  the  throne  of  glorj, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

4.  Oh !  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare, 
The  grace  our  Father  gives  us, 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer ; 
Whene'er  thou  art  in  sadness, 

Before  His  footstool  fall ; 
Remember,  too,  in  gladness, 

His  love,  who  gave  thee  all. 


Mrs   Simpson. 


L.  M.  1//.  T.  22. 

My  Father,  when  I  come  to  Thee, 
I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee. 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  Thy  face, 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace. 

2.  I  plead  the  name  of  Thy  dear  Son ; 
All  He  has  said,  all  He  has  done: 
Oh,  may  I  feel  His  love  for  me, 
Who  died  from  sin  to  set  me  free  I 

3.  My  Saviour,  guide  me  with  Thine  eye ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wants  supply ; 
With  favor  crown  my  youthful  days. 
And  my  whole  life  shall  speak  Thy  praise. 

4.  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Impress  Thy  likeness  on  my  heart; 
May  I  obey  Thy  truth  in  love. 

Till  raised  to  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


152  CONFESSION   OF   CHRIST. 

VIII —CONFESSION  OF  CHRIST. 

Matt.  X.  32,  33.    1  John  iv.  5. 

8«.  &  78.  I/O.  T.lfl. 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee; 
Kaked,  poor,  despis'd,  forsaken, 
Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 
All  I've  sought,  or  hop'd,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2.  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 
They  have  left  my  Saviour  too : 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 
Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue  ; 
And  whilst  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 
God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might. 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me, 
Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3.  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure; 
Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain  : 

In  Thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 
With  Thy  favor  loss  is  gain ; 
;Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 
'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 
Heaven  will  bring  the  sweeter  rest. 

4.  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation  ; 
Else  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station. 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear ; 


CONFESSION   OF  CHRIST.  153 

Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee, 
Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine; 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee: 
Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine  ? 

5.  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 
Arm'd  by  faith,  and  wing'd  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee ; 
God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there; 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days : 
Hope  shall  change  to  full  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Lyt«, 

L.  M.  l/y.  T.  22. 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  Thee ! 
Asham'd  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days? 

2.  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star: 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 

.  O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3.  Asham'd  of  Jesus ! — ^just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  morning-star,  bids  darkness  flee. 

4.  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No,  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name ! 

5.  Asham'd  of  Jesus ! — yes,  1  may, 
AVhen  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away  ; 
No  tear  to  wipe ;  no  good  to  crave ; 
No  fear  to  quell ;  no  soul  to  save. 


154  CONFESSION   OF   CHRIST. 

6.  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  I 
And  oh !  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me. 

Gregg. 

C.  M.  loO.  T.  14. 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  His  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  His  word, 

The  glory  of  His  cross. 

2.  Jesus,  my  God !  I  know  His  name, 
His  name  is  all  my  trust; 

Nor  will  He  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3.  Firm  as  His  throne  His  promise  stands. 
And  He  can  well  secure 

"What  I've  committed  to  His  hands. 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4.  Then  will  He  own  my  worthless  name 
Before  His  Father's  face. 

And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 
Appoint  mv  soul  a  place. 

Warn. 
181.  T.587. 

O  tell  me  no  more 
Of  this  world's  vain  store, 
The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me  now  is  o'er. 

2.  A  country  I've  found, 
Where  true  joys  abound; 

To  dwell  I'm  determind  on  that  happy  ground. 

3.  The  souls  that  believe. 
In  paradise  live : 

And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus  receive. 


fli 


CONFESSION    OF   CHRIST.  155 

4.  My  soul,  don't  delay, 
He  calls  thee  away : 

Kise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless  the  glad  day. 

5.  No  mortal  doth  know 
What  he  can  bestow, 

What  light,  strength,  and  comfort ;  go,  follow  Him,  go. 

6.  Perhaps  with  the  aim 
To  honor  His  name, 

I  may  do  some  service,  poor  dust  tho'  I  am. 

i  7.  Yet  this  is  confess'd, 

*  I  count  it  most  bless'd, 

As  at  the  beginning,  in  Him  to  find  rest. 

8.  And  when  I'm  to  die, 
Receive  me,  I'll  cry, 

For  Jesus  hath  loved  me,  I  cannot  tell  why. 

9.  But  this  I  do  find, 
We  two  are  so  joined, 

He'll  not  live  in  glory  and  leave  me  behind. 

10.  Lo,  this  is  the  race 
I'm  running  thro'  grace 

Henceforth,  till  admitted  to  see  my  Lord's  face. 

J.  Gambold. 

CM.  xOia.  T.  14. 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross? 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  His  name? 

2.  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 

An(i  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ? 


156  CONFESSION   OF  CHRIST. 

3.  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 

Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  of  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4.  Sure,  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 
Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ; 

I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5.  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 

They  view  the  triumph  from  afar, 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 

Wat». 

CM.  loo.  T.  14. 

Hail  church  of  Christ,  bought  with  His  blood  I 

The  world  I  freely  leave ; 
Ye  children  of  the  living  God, 

Me  in  your  tents  receive. 

2.  Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  in  heart 
With  Thee,  thro'  boundless  grace, 

And  I  will  never  from  Thee  part; 
This  bond  shall  never  cease. 

3.  Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with  thee, 
I'll  go  thy  safest  road ; 

Thy  people  shall  my  people  be, 
And  thine  shall  be  my  God. 

4.  And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 
Who  in  thy  fold  have  place? 

Who,  gather'd  round  the  erected  cross. 
Enjoy  redeeming  grace? 

5.  O  yes,  nor  would  I  change  my  lot 
For  an  archangel's  throne ; 

By  grace  I'll  keep  the  place  I've  got, 
To  Thee  1 11  live  alone.  Cennick. 


11 


CONFESSION   OF   CHRIST.  157 

g.  M.  lo4r.  T.  595. 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2.  To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfill, — 

Oil,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3.  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  Thy  sight  to  live ; 

And  oh.  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
The  strict  account  to  give. 

4.  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray. 
And  on  Thyself  rely 

Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 


185. 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard. 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2.  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Eenew  it  boldly  every  day. 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3.  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 

The  work  of  faith  will  not  be  done. 
Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 


C.  Wesley. 
T.  582. 


158  CONFESSION   OF   CHRIST. 

4.  Then  persevere  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 

He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  His  divine  abode. 

Heath. 

L.  M.  loo.  T.  22. 

Stand  up,  ray  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
A-nd  gird  the  gosspel-armor  on  ; 
^larch  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
AVhere  Jesus  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2.  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course ; 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes ; 
Thy  Saviour  nail'd  them  to  the  cross. 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  He  rose. 

3.  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4.  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

Watts. 

7s.  &  63.  lo 7.  T.  151. 

Stand  up ! — stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss : 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  be  led, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2.  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus ! 
The  trumpet  call  obey  ; 


PATIENCE   AND   TRUST.  15^ 

Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day ; 
"  Ye  that  are  men,  now  serve  Him" 

Against  unnumbered  foes ; 
Your  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3.  Stand  up! — stand  up  for  Jesus  I 
Stand  in  His  strength  alone  ; 

The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you — 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  ; 
Put  on  the  Gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
"Where  duty  calls  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4.  Stand  up  I — stand  up  for  Jesus  !' 
The  strife  will  not  be  long  ; 

This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song: 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally.  Duffield. 


IX.— PATIENCE  AND  TRUST. 

Ptalm  xyiii.  2.    1  Peter  iv.  12;  t.  6. 
7«.  A6s.  loo,  1.151. 

Is  God  my  strong  Salvation,,. 

No  enemy  I  fear ; 
He  hears  my  supplication. 

Dispelling  all  my  care : 
If  He,  my  Head  and  Master,. 

Defend  me  from  above, 
"What  pain  or  what  disaster 

Can  part  me  from  His  love  ? 


160  PATIENCE   AND   TRUST. 

2.  Should  earth  lose  its  foundation, 

He  stands  my  lasting  rock ; 
No  temporal  desolation 

Shall  give  my  love  a  shock : 
I'll  cleave  to  Christ  my  Saviour, 

No  object,  small  or  great, 
Nor  height,  nor  depth,  shall  eveF 

Me  from  Him  separate. 

P.  Gerhard. 

78.    Double.  Lo^y*  T.206, 

To  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
To  the  everlasting  hills; 
Thence  I  draw  divine  supplies. 
Thus  my  soul  new  vigor  fills ; 
Faithful  is  His  promis'd  word ; 
Help,  while  yet  I  ask,  is  giv'n ; 
Oiv'n  by  Him,  the  sovereign  Lord, 
Who  hath  made  both  earth  and  heaven. 

2.  Not  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 
E'er  thy  Guardian  can  surprise ; 
Careless  slumber  cannot  steal 

Over  His  all-seeing  eyes ;  ^ 

He  is  Israel's  sure  defence  ; 
Israel  all  His  care  shall  prove ; 
Kept  by  watchful  Providence, 
Borne  by  ever-waking  love. 

3.  Thee,  on  evil's  baleful  day, 
Scorching  sun  shall  never  smite ; 
Nor  the  moon  with  chilling  ray 
Ever  blast  thee  through  the  night: 
Safe  from  known  or  secret  foes, 
Free  from  sin  and  Satan's  thrall, 
When  the  flesh,  earth,  hell  oppose, 
God  shall  keep  thee  safe  from  all. 

C.  Wesley. 


PATIENCE   AND    TRUST.  161 

Double.  lyU.  -  T.206. 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide : 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2.  Other  refuge  have  I  none. 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 

Leave,  O  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3.  Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  accept  my  praver? 

Lo!  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  fall! 

Lo !  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care ! 
Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  hand  ! 

While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive, 
Hoping  against  hope  I  stand, 

Lying  and  behold  I  live ! 

4.  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 
All  in  all  in  Thee  I  find  ; 

Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind : 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 

1  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

5.  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon  all  mv  sin  ; 

11 


tfi2  PATIENCE   AND   TRUST. 

Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  I 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee ; 

Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart ! 
Rise  to  all  eternity  I 

C.  Wesley. 

88.  7s.  &  4s.  ly  1.  T.  585. 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah  ! 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  : 
I  am  weak — but  Thou  art  mighty  ; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  ; 
Bread  of  heaven!  :||: 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2.  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 
Whence  the  healing  waters  flow  ; 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliv'rer!  :||: 
Be  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3.  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 

Bear  me  through  the  swelling  cuiTent, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 
Songs  of  praise  :1|: 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 


6s.  &  48. 


Wm.  Williams. 


192. 

Nearer,  my  God  to  Thee^ 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 
That  raiseth  me ; 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee^ 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 


PATIENCE   AND  TRUST.  163 

2.  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone : 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3.  There  let  the  way  appear, 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  I 

4.  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts, 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs. 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5.  And  when,  on  joyful  wing. 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

iTpward  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

Sarah  F.  Adams. 

L.  M.  (6  lines.)  iU O.  T.  96. 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few. 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienc'd  every  human  pain : 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 


164  PATIENCE   AND   TRUST. 

2.  If  aught,  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  flee  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do ; 

Still  He,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3.  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 

And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile. 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while; 
My  Saviour  marks  the  tears  I  shed. 
For  Jesus  wept  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4.  And  oh,  when  I  have  safely  pass'd 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last. 
Still,  Lord,  unchanging  watch  beside 
My  dying  bed,  for  Thou  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

Robert  Grant. 


lis.  iy4r.  T.  39. 

Begone,  unbelief!  for  my  Saviour  is  near. 
And  for  my  relief  He  will  surely  appear ; 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  He  will  perform ; 
W^ith  Christ  in  the  vessel  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2.  Tho'  dark  be  my  way,  yet  since  He  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  and  'tis  His  to  provide; 

Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail. 
The  word  He  hath  spoken  will  surely  prevail. 

3.  His  love  in  time  past  me  forbiddeth  to  think, 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  unrelieved  to  sink: 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review. 

Confirms  His  good  pleasure  to  lielp  me  qi^ite  through. 


PATIENCE   AND   TRUST.  165 

4.  Why  should  I  coraplahi  then  of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ?  for  He  told  rae  no  less ; 

The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from  His  word, 
Thro'  much  tribulation  must  follow  their  Lord. 

5.  How  bitter  the  cup  none  can  ever  conceive, 
Which  Jesus  drank  up  that  poor  sinners  might  live: 
His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than  mine; 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shall  I  repine? 

6.  Since  ail  that  I  meet  with  shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet  and  the  medicine  food  ; 
Though  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's  song. 

J.  Newton, 

.;.  M.  lyo.  T.  14, 

One  prayer  I  have — all  prayers  in  one — 

When  I  am  wholly  Thine; 
Thy  will,  my  God,  Thy  will  be  done, 

And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2.  All-wise,  almighty,  and  all-good, 
In  Thee  I  firmly  trust; 

Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3.  May  I  remember  that  to  Thee 
Whate'er  I  have  I  owe ; 

And  back,  in  gratitude  from  me 
May  all  Thy  bounties  flow. 

4.  And  though  thv  wisdom  takes  away, 
Shall  I  arraign  Thy  will  ? 

No,  let  me  bless  Thy  name,  and  say, 
"The  Lord  is  gracious  still." 

5.  A  pilgrim  through  the  earth  I  roam, 
Of  nothing  long  possess'd, 

And  all  must  fail  when  I  go  home, 

For  this  is  not  my  rest.  Montgomery. 


166  PATIENCE   AND   TRUST. 

78.  196.  T.  11. 

Poor  and  needy  though  I  be, 
Godj  my  Maker,  cares  for  me ; 
Gives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 

2.  He  will  listen  when  I  pray, 
He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 
When  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake, 
Keeps  me  safe  for  Jesus'  sake. 

3.  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky 
Once  became  as  poor  as  I ; 

He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed 
Had  not  where  to  lay  His  head. 

4.  Though  I  labor  here  awhile, 
He  will  bless  me  with  His  smile ; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  past, 
I  shall  rest  with  Him  at  last. 


CM.  iy7.  T.  14. 

We  are  not  orphans  on  the  earth, 
Though  friends  and  parents  die ; 

One  Parent  never  bows  to  death, 
One  Friend  is  ever  nigh. 

2.  Even  He  who  lit  the  stars  of  old. 
And  filled  the  ocean  broad, 

Whose  works  and  ways  are  manifold. 
Our  Father  is  our  God. 

3.  There  comes  no  change  upon  His  years, 
No  failure  to  His  hand  ; 

His  love  will  lighten  all  our  cares. 
His  law  our  steps  command. 


PATIENCE   AND   TRUST. 


167 


4.  May  He  who  for  our  sakes  the  gloom 

Of  death's  dark  valley  trod, 
Bring  us  all  safe  at  last  to  Him, 

Our  Father  and  our  God  ! 


CM. 


198.  1.14. 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne,  let  this 

Sincere  petition  rise : — 

2.  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free ; 

The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  Thee. 

3.  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine,- 
My  life  and  death  attend ; 

Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anna  Steele. 


199. 

O  how  soft  that  bed  must  be. 
Made  in  sickness,  Lord,  by  Thee: 
And  that  rest,  how  calm,  how  sweet, 
AVhere  Thou  and  the  sufferer  meet. 

2.  'Twas  the  good  Physician  now, 
Soothed  thy  cheek,  and  chafed  thy  brow, 
Whispering,  as  He  raised  thy  head — 

"  It  is  I,  be  not  afraid." 

3.  God  of  glory.  God  of  grace, 

Hear  from  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place, 
Hear  in  mercy,  and  forgive. 
Bid  Thv  child  believe  and  live. 


T.  IL 


168  PATIENCE  AND   TRUST. 

4.  Bless  me  and  I  shall  be  blest, 
Soothe  me,  and  I  shall  have  rest ; 
Fix  my  heart,  my  hopes,  above; 
Love  me,  Lord,  for  Thou  art  love. 


S.  M.  200.  T  582or»6. 

"  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand  !" 

My  God,  I  wish  them  there; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 

Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

2.  ''  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand  !" 
Whatever  ihey  may  be. 

Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3.  "My  times  are  in  Thy  hand  I" 
Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 

My  Father's  love  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4.  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand  !" 
Jesus,  the  Crucified ! 

The  hand  my  many  sins  have  pierced, 
Is  now  my  Guard  and  Guide. 

5.  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand  !" 
Jesus,  my  Advocate ; 

Nor  shall  Thine  hand  be  raised  in  vain, 
For  me  to  supplicate. 

6.  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand !" 
I'll  always  trust  in  Thee ; 

Till  I  have  left  this  weary  land, 
And  all  Thy  glory  see. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   CHUKCH.  16^ 

THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH,  AND  ITS  ORDINANCES. 

Matt,  xviii.  20.    Ephesians  i.  22,  23. 

88.4  73.  Double.  ^Ul.  T.  167. 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Form'd  thee  for  His  own  abode : 
On  the  Kock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
"With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2.  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Kedeemers  blood  ! 

Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God : 

'Tis  His  love  His  people  raises 
In  His  courts  to  reign  as  kings, 

And  as  priests  His  solemn  yjraises 
Each  for  a  thank-ofiering  brings. 

3.  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  thro'  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  name ; 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

iVll  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joy  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

J.  Newton, 

L.M.  202.  T.  22, 

"  As  birds  their  infant,  brood  protect, 
And  spread  their  wings  to  shelter  them  ;'' 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  elect, 
"So  will  I  guard  Jerusalem." 


170  THE   CHRISTIAN   CHURCH. 

2.  And  what,  then,  is  Jerusalem, 
The  darling  object  of  His  care? 
What  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem? 
Who  built  it?  who  inhabits  there? 

3.  Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood, 
The  blood  of  His  incarnate  Son  ; 
There  dwell  the  saints,  once  foes  to  God, 
Tlie  sinners  whom  He  calls  His  own. 

4.  Tho'  foes  on  every  side  assail, 
This  city  has  a  sure  defence  ; 
Against  her  they  shall  ne'er  prevail, 
While  guarded  by  Omnipotence. 

Cowper. 

8.  M.  AUtJ.  T.  695. 

I  love  Thy  kingdom  Lord, 

The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2.  I  love  Thy  church,  O  God  ! 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand. 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye. 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3.  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend  ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4.  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways. 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows. 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5.  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine. 
Our  Saviour,  and  our  King, 


THE   CHRISTIAN    CHURCH.  171 

Thy  band  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6.  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Dwight, 

CM.  204-.  T.U. 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

That  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love, 
To  joys  celestial  rise. 

2.  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 
With  those  to  glory  gone: 

For  all  the  servants  of  our  king 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

3.  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 
One  church  above,  beneath, 

Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4.  One  army  of  the  living  God, 
To  His  command  we  bow  ; 

Part  of  the  host  have  cross'd  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5.  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home, 
This  solemn  moment  fly  ; 

And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  we  expect  to  die. 

6.  E'en  now  we  join  our  hands 
With  those  that  went  before  ; 

And  greet  the  blood-besprinkled  bands 
On  the  eternal  shore. 


172  THE   SACRAMENTS. 

7.  Oh !  that  we  now  might  grasp  our  Guide  I 
Oh  I  that  the  word  were  given  I 

Come,  Lord  of  Hosts,  the  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  all  in  heaven  1 


C.  Wesley. 


THE   SACRAMENTS. 

C.  M.  205,  T.  14. 

My  Saviour  God,  ray  Sovereign  Prince 

Reigns  far  above  the  skies ; 
But  brings  His  graces  down  to  sense, 

And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 

2.  My  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  His  name: 
They  read  and  hear  His  word  : 

My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same, 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

3.  Baptismal  water  is  designed 
To  seal  His  cleansing  grace; 

Wliile  at  His  feast  of  bread  and  wine, 
Pie  gives  His  saints  a  place. 

4.  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 
Can  make  my  flesh  so  clean 

As  by  His  spirit  and  His  blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5.  Not  choicest  meats,  nor  noblest  wines. 
So  much  my  heart  refresh. 

As  when^my  faith  goes  through  the  signs, 
And  feeds  upon  His  flesh. 

6.  T  love  the  Lord,  who  stoops  so  low. 
To  give  His  word  a  seal : 

But  the  rich  grace  His  hands  bestow. 

Exceeds  the  figures  still.  Watts. 


HOLY   COMMUNION.  173 

Holy  Baptism. 

Matt,  xxviii.  19. 

L.  M.  JOD.  T.22. 

'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 
"  Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize ;" 
The  nations  have  received  the  word, 
Since  He  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2.  He  sits  upon  the  eternal  hills, 
*AVith  grace  and  pardon  in  His  hands, 

And  sends  His  covenant  with  the  .seals, 
To  bless  the  distant  Christian  lands. 

3.  *'  Repent  and  be  baptized,"  He  saith, 
"  For  the  remission  of  your  sins  ;" 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  the  gospel  means. 

4.  Our  souls  He  washes  in  His  blood, 
As  water  makes  the  body  clean ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5.  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  Tliee, 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord ; 
O  may  the  great  eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record. 

The  Holy  Communion. 
Matt.  xxvi.  26-28.    1  Cor.  x.  16 ;  xi.  24-26. 


207. 

Lord  Jesus,  who  before  Thy  passion, 
Distress'd  and  sorrowful  to  death, 
To  us  the  fruits  of  Thy  oblation 
In  Tliy  last  supper  didst  bequeath; 
Accept  our  praise.  Thou,  bounteous  Giver 
Of  life  to  every  true  believer. 


T.  107. 


174  HOLY   COMMUNION. 

2.  As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing, 
Each  sacred  token  doth  declare 

Thy  dying  love  all  thoughts  surpassing ; 
And  while  we  Thee  in  memory  bear 
At  each  returning  celebration, 
We  show  Thy  death  for  our  salvation. 

3.  Assurance  of  our  pardon  sealed 
Is  in  this  sacrament  renew'd ; 

The  soul  with  peace  and  joy  is  filled, 
With  Thy  atoning  blood  bedew'd  ; 
That  stream  from  all  defilement  cleanses, 
And  life  abundantly  dispenses. 

4.  That  bond  of  love,  that  mystic  union, 
By  which  to  Thee,  our  Head,  we're  join'd, 
Is  closer  drawn  at  each  communion  ; 

By  love  inspir'd  we  know  Thy  mind, 
And  feeding  on  TJiy  death  and  merit, 
Are  render'd  one  with  Thee  in  spirit. 

5.  Thy  flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  given. 
That  ev'n  our  flesh,  corrupt  and  vile. 
Shall  from  the  dust  be  rais'd  to  heaven. 
And  with  unfading  glories  smile. 

And  soul  and  body  be  forever 

At  home  with  Thee,  our  Lord  and  Saviour. 

J.J.  Rambach. 

CM.  ^UO.  T.14. 

According  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 

I  will  remember  Thee. 

2.  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 
My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 

Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 


HOLY  COMMUSnON.  175 

3.  Gethsemane,  can  I  forget  ? 
Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

4.  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 
And  rest  on  Calvary, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  ray  sacrifice ! 
I  must  remember  Thee  : — 

5.  Eemember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 
And  all  Thy  love  to  me ; 

Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6.  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb. 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 

When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

J   Montgomery. 

G.  M.  JiKJtJ*  T.  14. 

Lord,  at  Thy  table  I  behold 
The  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place. 

2.  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this 
That  one  so  lost  has  room  ! 

Jesus  my  weary  soul  invites, 
And  freely  bids  me  come. 

3.  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 
Join  all  your  praising  powers; 

No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
JS'o  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

Stennett. 


176  THE   SANCTUARY    AND 

THE  SANCTUARY  AND  THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

Ps.  cxviii  24. 

fi.  M.  ^lU.  T.  595  or  582. 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 

And  these  rejoicing  eyes ! 

2.  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  His  saints  to  day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3.  One  day  amidst  the  place, 
Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4.  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

Watts. 

CM.  ^11.  T.  14 

Blest  is  tlie  work,  my  God  and  King, 

To  praise  Thy  glorious  name : 
By  day  Thy  wondrous  grace  to  sing, 

By  night  Thy  truth  proclaim. 

2.  We  hail  Thy  day  of  rest,  O  Lord, 
And  seek  Thy  house  of  prayer, 

To  meet  Thy  saints,  to  hear  Thy  word, 
And  all  Thy  works  declare. 

3.  Though  sensual  hearts,  unchang'd  by  grace, 
Such  heavenly  joys  despise, 

Teach  us  to  love  Thy  dwelling-place, 
Thy  day  of  rest  to  prize: 


THE  lord's  day.  177 

4.  Till,  fix'd  within  Thy  courts  above, 

Far  nobler  songs  we  raise, 
"Where  every  heart  is  fill'd  with  love, 

And  every  mouth  with  praise. 

Watti. 

n.  M.     [Lischer.]  ^LA, 

Welcome,  delightful  morn  I 
Thou  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  Thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest. 
From  low  delights  and  trifling  toys 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2.  Now  may  the  King  descend, 
And  fill  His  throne  of  grace ; 

Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 
While  saints  address  Thy  face ; 
Let  sinners  feel  Thy  quickening  word. 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3.  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 
Reveal  a  Saviour's  love. 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours  ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  enjoy'd  in  vain. 

Hayward. 

L.  M.  ^lO.  T.22. 

This  day  belongs  to  God  alone, 
This  day  He  chooses  for  His  own  ; 
And  we  miist  neither  work  nor  play, 
Because  it  is  God's  holy  day. 

2.  'Tis  well  to  have  one  day  in  seven. 
That  we  may  learn  the  way  to  heaven ; 
Then  let  us  spend  it  as  we  should. 
In  serving  God  and  being  good. 
12 


178  THE    SANCTUARY   AND 

3.  And  every  Sabbath  should  be  passed, 
As  if  we  knew  it  were  our  last ; 
What  would  the  dying  sinner  give 
To  have  one  Sabbath  more  to  live ! 


CM.  ^14-.  T.  14 

Come,  lei  us  join  with  one  accord 

In  hymns  around  the  throne; 
This  is  the  day  our  risen  Lord 

Hath  made  and  called  His  own. 

2.  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, 
The  brightest  of  the  seven  ; 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3.  Then  let  us  in  His  name  sing  on, 
And  hasten  to  that  day 

When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  pass  away. 

4.  Not  one,  but  all  our  days  below 
Let  us  in  hymns  employ ; 

And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing  go 
To  His  eternal  joy. 


CM.  ^lO.  T.  14. 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

He  calls  the  hours  His  own  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 

And  praise  surround  His  throne. 

2.  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumphs  spread, 

And  all  His  wonders  tell. 


THE   lord's   day.  17^ 

3.  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son  ! 

Help  us,  O  Lord !  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4.  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  messages  of  grace; 

Who  comes,  in  God  His  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5.  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  Church  on  earth  can  raise ; 

The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise.  Watu. 

S.  M.  JlO.  T.595, 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  grace  and  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are  I 

2.  To  Thy  divine  abode 
My  longing  heart  aspires, 

And  pants  to  see  the  living  God 
With  ever  warm  desires. 

3.  To  spend  one  sacred  day. 
Where  God  and  saints  abide, 

Affords  the  soul  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  days  beside. 

4.  Humbly  to  keep  the  door 
W^here  God,  the  Lord,  resort=5, — 

A  thousand  times  I  love  it  more 
Than  shine  in  splendid  courts. 

5.  Thrice  bless'd  and  happy  he. 
Whose  spirit  humbly  trusts 

For  each  good  gift  alone  in  Thee, 

Jehovah,  Lord  of  hosts.  Watu, 


180     THE  SANCTUARY  AND  THE  LORD's  DAY. 
L.  M.  £iL/»  T.  22. 

Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 

2.  For  Thou,  within  no  walls  confin'd, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind ; 

Such  ever  bring  Thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

3.  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  liere  renew  ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  Thy  saving  name. 

4.  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer, 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care. 

To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  Thy  cross  before  our  eyes. 

5.  Behold,  at  Thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord : 
O  rend  the  heavens  and  come  down. 

And  make  each  rebel  heart  Thine  own.       Cowper. 

218.  T.  97, 

How  sweet  Thy  dwellings,  Lord,  how  fair ; 

What  peace,  what  bliss  inhabit  there : 

With  ardent  hope,  with  strong  desire, 

My  heart,  my  flesh,  to  Thee  aspire : 

How  oft  I  long  Thy  heavenly  courts  and  Thee, 

My  Lord  and  God,  the  livmg  God,  to  see. 

2.  One  wish,  with  holy  transport  warm, 
My  heart  hath  form'd  and  still  doth  form : 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  my  end 
Thine  hallow'd  house  I  may  attend  ; 
There  may  I  joyful  find  a  safe  abode. 
There  may  1  view  the  beauty  of  my  God. 


TIME  AND    ETERNITY.  181 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Prov.  xxvii.  1.    Eccles.  xii.  1.    2  Cor.  vi.  2. 
0.  M.  <aiy.  T.14. 

Time  I  what  an  empty  vapor  'tis ! 

And  days,  how  swift  they  are  I 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 

Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2.  The  present  moments  just  appear, 
Then  glide  away  in  haste ; 

That  we  can  never  say,  "  they're  here,'* 
But  only  say,  "  they're  past." 

3.  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing. 
And  death  is  ever  nigh  ! 

The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die, 

4.  Yet,  mighty  God !  our  fleeting  days 
Thy  lasting  favors  share ; 

Yet,  with  the  bounties  of  Thy  grace, 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 

5.  'Tia  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 
And  we  are  cloth'd  with  love ; 

While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 

Watts. 


CM. 


220. 

Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Name ! 

And  humbly  own  to  Thee  ; 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame. 

What  dying  worms  are  we ! 

2.  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 
As  months  and  days  increase ; 

And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell, 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 


182  TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

3.  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 
The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  traveling  to  the  grave. 

4.  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 
To  push  U9  to  the  tomb ; 

And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5.  Great  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 
Hang  everlasting  things! 

Til'  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

6.  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  woe, 
Attends  on  every  breath  ; 

And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go, 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  I 

WatU. 

L.M.  Aa±»  T.  22. 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 
Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood, 

Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God. 

2.  A  thousand  ages  in  their  flight, 
With  Thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day ; 

Past,  present,  future,  to  Thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3.  But  our  brief  life's  a  shadowy  dream, 
A  passing  thought  that  soon  is  o'er, 

That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 
And  fills  the  musing  nnnd  no  more. 

4.  To  us,  O  Lord,  the  wisdom  give, 
Each  passing  moment  so  to  spend. 

That  we  at  length  with  Thee  may  live 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 


TIME   AND    ETERNITY.  183 

8a.  &7s*  diCkA*  T.  la. 

Mv  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, — 

Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger. 

2.  We'll  gird  our  loins,  companions  dear, 
Our  heavenly  home  discerning; 

Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3.  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark. 
We  need  not  cease  our  singing ; 

That  perfect  rest  nought  can  molest 
Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4.  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow. 
Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever ; 

Our  King  says,  come,  and  there's  our  home. 
For  ever,  oh  !   for  ever ! 

CHORUS. 

For,  oh !  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over. 
And,  just  before,  the  shining  shore 

We  may  almost  discover. 


(te.t 


Ne!so». 


223. 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er: 

I'm  nearer  my  home  to-day 
Than  I've  ever  been  before. 

2.  Nearer  my  Father's  house. 
Where  the  many  mansions  be  ; 

Nearer  the  great  white  throne. 
Nearer  the  jasper  sea. 

•  P.  S.  S.  CoU.,  p.  87.        t  Fresh  Laurels,  p. 


184  TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 


Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down, 
Nearer  leaving  the  cross, 
-    Nearer  wearing  the  crown. 

4.  But  lying  darkly  between, 
Winding  down  through  the  night, 

Is  that  dim  and  unknown  stream 
Which  leads  at  last  to  light. 

5.  Father,  perfect  my  trust, 
Strengthen  my  feeble  faith, 

Let  me  feel  as  if  I  trod 

The  shore  of  the  river  death. 

6.  For  even  now  my  feet 
May  stand  upon  its  brink ; 

I  may  be  nearer  my  home, 

Nearer  now,  than  I  think.  Phoebe  Gary. 

68.    [Amsterdam.]       ^^4r.  ^  0 f  oCP 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings^  

Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 
Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place; 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
,    Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove, 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2.  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 
Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 
Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So,  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  His  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  His  abode, 
To  rest  in  His  embrace. 


TIME   AND    ETERNITY.  185 

3.  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 
Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 
Triumphant  in  the  skies: 
Yet  a  season,  and  we  know 
Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 
And  earth  exchang'd  for  heaven. 

Seagrave. 

CM.  J  Jo.  T.  14. 

Oh,  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime 

To  put  religion  by; 
For  now  is  the  accepted  time, 

To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2.  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day. 
And  more  depraved  the  mind  ; 

The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray, 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 

3.  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old, 
Until  the  dying  day; 

Then  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4.  Oh,  then,  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 
We  would  no  longer  wait ; 

For  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us. 
And  death  will  fix  our  state. 


CM.  J<aD.  T.  14. 

Remember  thy  Creator  now. 

In  these  thy  youthful  days ; 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow ; 

He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 


186  TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

2.  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 
Seek  Him  while  He  is  near ; 

For  evil  days  will  come,  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3.  Eemember  thy  Creator  now, 
His  willing  servant  be; 

Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow, 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4.  Almighty  God,  our  hearts  incline 
Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear; 

Let  all  our  future  days  be  Thine, 
Devoted  to  Thy  fear. 

CM,  ^2n ,  T.  U. 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 

Is  equal  warning  given : 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 

Above  us  is  the  heaven  I 

2.  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 
And  lurks  in  every  flower; 

Each  season  has  its  own  disease. 
Its  peril  every  hour ! 

3.  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 
Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay ; 

And  fate  descend  in  sudden  night 
i         On  manhood's  middle  day. 

4.  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 
Halt  feebly  to  the  tomb ; 

And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come? 

5.  Then,  mortal,  turn  I  thy  danger  know; 
Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 

The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below. 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead ! 


TIME   AND    ETERNITY.  187 

6.  Turn,  mortal,  turn  !  thy  soul  appiv 

To  truths  divinely  given  : 
The  dead,  who  underneath  thee  lie, 

Shall  live  for  hell  or  heaven  ! 

Heber. 

•Tb.*  <ij^O.  T.  11  or  205. 

Little  travelers  Zion-ward, 

Each  one  entering  into  rest, 
In  the  kingdom  of  your  Lord, 

In  the  mansions  of  the  blest, 
There  to  welcome  Jesus  waits, 

Gives  the  crowns  His  followers  win  : 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 

Let  the  little  travelers  in. 

2.  "Who  are  those  whose  little  feet. 
Pacing  life's  dark  journey  through, 

Now  have  reach'd  that  heavenly  seat 

They  had  ever  kept  in  view? 
"I,  from  Greenland's  frozen  land  ;" 

"  I,  from  India's  sultry  plain  ;" 
"  I,  from  Afric's  barren  sand  ;" 

"I,  from  islands  of  the  main." 

3.  "  All  our  earthly  journey  past, 
Every  tear  and  pain  gone  by, 

Here  together  met  at  last 

At  the  portal  of  the  sky  !" 
Each  the  welcome  "  Come"  awaits, 

Conquerors  over  death  and  sin  : 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates. 

Let  the  little  travelers  in. 

*  P.  S.  S.  Coll.,  p.  59. 


188  TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

P.  M.*  Jj^tJ, 

We  are  out  on  an  ocean  sailing 
Homeward  bound,  we  smoothly  glide; 

We  are  out  on  an  ocean  sailing 
To  a  home  beyond  the  tide. 

CHORUS. 

All  the  storms  will  soon  be  over, 
Then  we'll  anchor  in  the  harbor; 
We  are  out  on  an  ocean,  sailing 
To  a  home  beyond  the  tide. 

2.  Millions  now  are  safely  landed 
Over  on  the  golden  shore ; 

Millions  now  are  on  their  journey. 
Yet  there's  room  for  millions  more. 

CHORUS. 

All  the  storms,  &c. 

3.  When  we  all  are  safely  anchor'd, 
We  will  shout  our  journey  o'er, 

We  will  walk  about  the  city, 
And  will  sing  for  evermore. 

CHORUS. 

All  the  storms,  &c. 

CM.  230.  T.ll 

There  is  a  time, — we  know  not  when, — 
A  point, — we  know  not  where, — 
-     Which  marks  the  destiny  of  men 
To  glory  or  despair. 

2.  There  is  a  line,  by  us  unseen, 

That  crosses  every  path — 
The  hidden  boundary  between 

God's  patience  and  His  wrath. 

*  Golden  Chain,  p.  87. 


DEATH,  RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT.    189 

3.  How  far  may  we  go  on  in  sin  ? 
How  long  will  God  forbear? 

"Where  does  hope  end,  and  where  begin 
The  confines  of  despair  ? 

4.  An  answer  from  the  skies  is  sent : 
"  Ye  who  from  God  depart, 

While  it  is  called  to-day,  repent^ 
And  harden  not  your  heart." 

J.  A.  Alexander. 


DEATH,  RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 

M.  ^ol.  T.22. 

The  moment  comes,  the  only  one 

Of  all  my  time  to  be  foretold  ; 
Though  when,  and  where,  and  how,  can  none 

Of  all  the  race  of  man  unfold. 

2.  That  moment  comes,  when  strength  must  fail, 
When,  health  and  hope  and  comfort  flown, 

I  must  go  down  into  the  vale 

And  shade  of  death,  with  Thee  alone. 

3.  Then,  when  th'  undying  spirit  lands 
Where  flesh  and  blood  have  never  trod, 

And  in  the  unveil'd  presence  stands 
Of  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 

4.  Be  mine  eternal  portion  this, 

Since  Thou  wert  always  here  with  me, 
That  I  may  view  Thy  face  in  bliss. 
And  be  for  evermore  with  Thee, 

Montgomery. 


190  DEATH,   RESURRECTION 

S.M.  2o2.  T.  682. 

And  am  1  born  to  die  ? 

To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 

Into  a  world  uniinown  ? 

2.  Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 
I  from  the  grave  must  rise ; 

And  see  the  Judge,  with  glory  crowned, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

3.  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb? 
With  triumph  or  regret  ? 

A  fearful,  or  a  joyful  doom — 
A  curse,  or  blessing — meet  ? 

4.  I  must  from  God  be  driven, 
Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell ; 

Must  come  at  his  command,  to  heaven  ; 
Or  else  depart — to  hell. 

5.  O  Thou,  that  wouldst  not  have 
One  wretched  sinner  die, — 

Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery, — 

6.  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 
Thy  dreadful  wrath,  severe ; 

That,  when  Thou  comest  on  Thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

CM.  ^0«5.  T.  14. 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 

And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2.  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 
A  fleeting  hour  of  time : 


f 


AND   JUDGMENT.  191 

Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 

3.  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move, 
Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 

They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love^ 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4.  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show  ; 
Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 

The  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5.  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for,  then, 
From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 

They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6.  Now  I  resign  my  earthly  hope, 
My  fond  desires  recall  ; 

I  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up. 

And  make  my  God  my  all.  Watts. 

Il8.«  ^o4-.  T.39. 

I  would  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stay, 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
The  few  lucid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2.  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter'd  by  sin  ; 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 

E  en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3.  I  would  not  live  alway ;  no — welcome  the  tomb. 
Since  Jesus  has  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

*  P.  S.  S.  Coll.,  p.  186. 


192  DEATH,  RESURRECTION 

4.  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God  ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright  plains, 
A.nd  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns: — 

5.  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 

Muhlenberg. 


Death  of  a  Teacher. 

L.  M.  ^00»  T.  22. 

Lord,  thou  hast  called  Thy  servant  home: 

He  now  has  yielded  up  his  trust; 

His  body,  in  the  silent  tomb, 

Must  moulder  with  its  kindred  dust. 

2.  No  more  shall  he,  with  cheerful  feet. 
Tread  in  the  paths  of  duty  now ; 

No  more  his  precious  charge  shall  meet, 
Nor  worship  in  Thy  courts  below. 

3.  Earth  claims  his  earthly  part  again  ; 
His  spirit  mounts  to  yonder  skies ; 
And,  with  the  loudest  of  the  train 
That  harp  their  Saviour's  praises,  vies. 

4.  We  bless  Thy  name,  Thou  King  of  Saints, 
That  Thou  such  bright  rewards  hast  given  ; 
Oh,  when  our  wearied  spirit  faints, 
Kefresh  us  with  a  glimpse  of  heaven. 

5.  And  when  the  appointed  hour  is  come, 
That  we  this  earthly  scene  must  leave. 
May  angel-guards  conduct  us  home. 
The  crown  of  glory  to  receive. 


AND   JUDGMENT.  193 

Death  of  a  Scholar. 

CM,  236.  T.W. 

Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 

A  scholar  from  our  side : 
Just  in  the  morning  of  Ais  day, 

As  young  as  we,  he  died. 

2.  Not  long  ago,  he  filled  hU  place, 
And  sat  with  ns  to  learn  ; 

But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3.  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 
Our  days  may  fly  as  fast ; 

O  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thought, 
That  this  may  be  our  last. 

4.  We  cannot  tell  who  next  may  fall 
Beneath  Thy  chastening  rod  ;  . 

One  must  be  first ;  oh,  may  we  all 
Prepare  to  meet  our  God ! 

6.  All  needful  help  is  Thine  to  give ; 

To  Thee  our  souls  apply, 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 

And  make  us  fit  to  die. 


88.  A  7s.  2xOl ,  T.  167. 

Happy  soul !  thy  days  are  ended. 

All  thy  mourning  days  below  ; 
Go,  by  angel  guards  attended, 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus  go 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo !  the  Saviour  stands  above ; 
Shows  the  purchase  of  His  merit, 

Keaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 
13 


194  DEATH,    RESURRECTION 

2.  Struggle  through  thy  latest  passion 

To  thy  dear  Eedeemer's  breast, 
To  His  uttermost  salvation, 

To  His  everlasting  rest ;    ' 
For  the  joy  He  sets  before  thee, 

Bear  a  momentary  pain  ; 
Die,  to  live  a  life  of  glory  ; 

Sufier,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 

C.  Wal«y. 

L.  M.  Aoo,  T.  2a. 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 
"What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2.  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life. 

Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3.  O,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
My  Boul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4.  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
AVhile  on  His  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

Watu. 
L.  M,  ^Oy.  T.  22. 

Dearest  of  names,  our  Lord,  our  King ! 
Jesus,  Thy  praise  we  humbly  sing : 
In  cheerful  songs  we'll  spend  our  breath, 
And  in  Thee  triumph  over  death. 


AND   JUDGMENT.  195 

2.  Deatli  is  no  more  among  our  foes. 
Since  Christ,  the  mighty  Conqueror,  rose; 
Both  power  and  sting  the  Saviour  broke ; 
He  died,  and  gave  the  finished  stroke. 

3.  Saints  die,  and  we  should  gently  weep; 
Sweetly  in  Jesus'  arms  they  sleep ; 

Far  from  this  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
Kor  sin,  nor  pain,  nor  grief,  they  know. 

4.  Death  no  terrific  foe  appears, 
An  angel's  lovely  form  he  wears; 
A  friendly  messenger  he  proves 
To  every  soul  whom  Jesus  loves. 

5.  Death  is  a  sleep ;  and  oh  !  how  sweet 
To  souls  prepared  its  stroke  to  meet  1 
Their  dying  beds,  their  graves  are  blest, 
For  all  to  them  is  peace  and  rest. 

6.  Their  bodies  sleep ;  their  souls  take  wing, 
Uprise  to  Heaven,  and  there  they  sing 
With  joy  before  the  Saviour's  face. 
Triumphant  in  victorious  grace. 

7.  Soon  shall  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Feel  the  Archangel's  trumpet  sound ; 
Then  shall  the  grave's  dark  cavern  shake. 
And  joyful  all  the  saints  shall  wake. 

8.  Bodies  and  souls  shall  then  unite, 
Arrayed  in  glory,  strong  and  bright; 
And  all  His  saints  will  Jesus  bring 
His  face  to  see,  His  love  to  sing. 

9.  O  may  I  live,  with  Jesus  nigh, 
And  sleep  in  Jesus  when  I  die ! 
Then,  joyful,  when  from  death  I  wake, 
I  shall  eternal  bliss  partake. 

Medley. 


T.83. 


196  DEATH,  RESURRECTION 

240. 

Christ,  my  rock,  my  sure  defence, 
Jesus,  my  Eedeemer,  liveth ! 

0  what  pleasing  hopes  from  thence 
My  believing  heart  deriveth  I 
Else  death's  long  and  gloomy  night 
Would  my  guilty  soul  affright. 

2.  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
"Thou  shalt  rise  too,"  saith  my  Saviour; 
Of  what  should  I  be  afraid  ? 

1  with  Him  shall  live  forever ; 
Can  the  Head  forsake  His  limb, 
And  not  draw  me  unto  Him? — 

3.  No,  my  soul  He  cannot  leave, 
This,  this  is  my  consolation  ; 
And  my  body  in  the  grave 
Eests  in  hope  and  expectation, 
That  this  mortal  flesh  shall  see 
Incorruptibility. 

4.  Let  us  raise  our  minds  above 
This  world's  lusts,  vain,  transitory, 
Cleave  to  Him  e'vn  here  in  love. 
Whom  we  hope  to  see  in  glory  ;    . 
May  our  minds  tend  constantly 
Where  we  ever  wish  to  be. 

Louisa  of  Brandenburg. 

CM.  ^41.  T.  590, 

My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Eedeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes : 
Ere  long  I  know  He  shall  appear 
In  power  and  glory  great; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  His  foes, 
Lie  vanquish'd  at  His  feet. 


AND   JUDGMENT.  197 

2.  Then,  tho'  the  worms  my  flesh  devour, 
And  make  my  corpse  their  prey, 

I  know  I  shall  arise  with  power. 

On  the  last  judgment-day  ; 

When  God  shall  stand  upon  the  earth. 

Him  these  mine  eyes  shall  see, 

;My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth. 

And  ever  with  Him  be. 

3.  Then  His  own  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears, 
From  every  weeping  eye  ; 

And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 

Shall  cease  eternally : 

How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long, 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 

Oh,  hasten  Thy  appearance.  Lord, 

And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

Watts. 

L.M.  ^4-2.  T.  22. 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb ; 
•Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2.  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 
Invade  thy  bounds ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3.  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 
Passed  (hough  the  grave,  and  blest  the  bed: 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  His  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4.  Break  from  His  throne,  illustrious  morn  ; 
Attend,  O  earth,  His  sovereign  word ; 
Eestore  thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 

Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

Wattt. 


198  DEATH,  RESURRECTION 

CM.  ^4o.  T.14. 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  gnilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 

Oh,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

2.  If  yet  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
Thy  mercy  I've  not  sought, 

My^^heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks. 
And  trembles  at  the  thought, — 

3.  That  Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  stand  disclos'd 
In  majesty  severe, 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul : 
How  then  shall  I  appear? 

4.  But  Thou  declarest  in  Thy  word, 
That  sinners  who  to  Thee, 

While  here  they  live,  repenting  turn, 
Shall  live  eternally. 

5.  Grant  then,  that  I  may  favor'd  be. 
Full  pardon  to  obtain, 

Since  Jesus  Christ,  to  save  my  soul, 
Upon  the  cross  was  slain. 

Addison. 

S.  M.  ^4:4-.  T.  582. 

A  dread  and  solemn  hour 

To  us  is  drawing  near; 
When  we  before  the  throne  of  God 

All  present  shall  aj^pear. 

2.  W^hat  answer  shall  we  give, 
W^hen  God  himself  demands 

The  uses  of  such  times  as  these, 
In  judgment  at  our  hands? 


AND  JUDGMENT.  199 

3.  And  must  we  then  confess 
That  all  was  spent  in  vain, — 

The  seasons  that  were  once  our  own, 
But  cannot  be  again  ? 

4.  This  will  be  woe  indeed: 
To  regions  of  despair. 

Our  own  neglect  will  sink  us  down, 
To  mourn  for  ever  there. 


4s.  J45.  T.  68*. 

Day  of  judgment !  day  of  wonders  ! 
Hark,  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders^ 
^Snakes  tlie  vast  creation  round : 
How  the  summons  :{|: 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 

2.  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 
Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine; 

Ye  who  love  the  Lord's  appearing. 
Then  shall  say,  "This  God  is  mine:" 
Gracious  Saviour,  :||: 
Own  me  on  that  day  as  Thine. 

3.  At  His  call  the  dead  awaken, 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 
All  the  powers  of  nature  shaken, 
At  His  call  prepare  to  Hee: 
Careless  sinner,  :|j: 

What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4.  Then  to  all  who  have  confessed, 
Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  blessed. 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow : 

You  for  ever  :ji: 

Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 


200  HEAVEN. 

■    5.  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches 
May  this  thought  our  courage  raise, 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches ; 
Sighs  will  then  be  chang'd  to  praise: 
We  shall  triumph  :||: 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 

J.  Newtoa. 


HEAVEN. 

Pa.  xvi.  11.    Hebr.  xi.  16.    John  xiv.  2,    Rev.  xxi.  l-L 

CM.  24-6.  T.14. 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

Eternal,  and  above ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 

Till  it  shall  hence  remove. 

2.  My  Saviour  by  His  saving  grace 
Prepareth  me  for  heaven  ; 

And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Hath  His  own  spirit  giv'n. 

3.  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 
Faith  lives  upon  His  word ; 

But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

4.  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  Thy  grace, 
But  we  would  rather  see; 

We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

Watts. 

C.  M.  ^^V  .  T.  14. 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 

Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


I 


HEAVEN.  201 

2.  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never- withering  flowers. 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3.  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4.  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 

Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


Watts. 


Cs.  &  4s.* 


I 


248. 

There  is  a  happy  land, 

Far,  far  away, — 
"Where  saints  in  glory  stand. 

Bright,  bright  as  day : 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, — 
"  Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King; 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring 

Praise,  praise  for  aye." 

2.  Come  to  this  happy  land. 
Come,  come  away ; 

Why  will  ye  doubting  stand? 

Why  still  delay  ? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be. 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thte, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3.  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 
Beams  every  eye ; 

Kept  by  a  Father's  hand. 
Love  cannot  die. 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  1. 


202  HEAVEN, 

Oh,  then  to  glory  run  ; 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won ; 
And  bright  above  the  sun, 
We  reign  for  aye. 


P.M.* 


249. 

I'm  a  pilgrim  and  I'm  a  stranger; 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 
Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 
To  where  the  fountains  are  ever  flowing. 
I'm  a  pilgrim,  &c. 

2.  There  the  glory  is  ever  shining: 

I  am  longing,  I  am  longing  for  the  sight. 
Here  in  this  country,  so  dark  and  dreary, 
I  have  been  wandering  forlorn  and  weary. 
I'm  a  pilgrim,  &c. 

3.  There's  the  city  to  which  I  journey  ; 
My  Kedeemer,  my  Kedeemer  is  its  light ; 
There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing. 
There  is  no  sin  there  nor  any  dying. 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  &c. 


CM.  2iDU.  T.  14. 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home ! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 

In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 

And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  209. 


I 


HEAVEN.  203 

3.  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know ; 

Bless'd  seats!  through  rude  and  stormy  scenea 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4.  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 
And  feel  at  death  dismay? 

I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 

And  soon  ray  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 

Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


CM.  ^51.  T.  14 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue: 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 

Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2,  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 
And  discord,  there  shall  cease; 

And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3.  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 
Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more ; 

But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Eedeeming  love  adore. 

Steele 


204  HEAVEN. 

CM.  AU^»  T.14. 

O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2.  O  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints! 
O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 

In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 
Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3.  No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  thee, 
Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night; 

But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun, 
For  God  himself  gives  light. 

4.  Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stone, 
Thy  bulwarks  diamond-square, 

Thy  gates  are  all  orient  pearl — 
O  God  !  if  I  were  there ! 

5.  O  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem  ! 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? — 

The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 
In  His  felicity  ? 

6.  Thy  gardens  and  thy  goodly  walks 
Continually  are  green, 

Where  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant  flowers 
As  no  where  else  are  seen. 

7.  Right  through  thy  streets  with  silver  sound 
The  flood  of  life  doth  flow ; 

And  on  the  banks  on  either  side, 
The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 

8.  Those  trees  each  month  yield  ripened  fruit; 
For  evermore  they  spring. 

And  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 
To  thee  their  honors  bring. 


HEAVEN. 


205 


CM. 


9.  O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem  ! 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see?  Quarles. 


253. 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  liappy  land, 

Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2.  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene. 
That  rises  to  my  sight ! 

Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green. 
And  rivers  of  delight  I 

3.  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day ; 

There  God,  the  Sun,  for  ever  reigns. 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4.  No  chilling  winds,  no  poisonous  breath, 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore: 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5.  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  for  ever  blest? 

When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  His  bosom  rest  ? 


T.  14. 


Steanett. 


P.  M.* 

Boys 


254. 

Whither,  pilgrims,  are  you  going, 
Going  each  with  staff  in  hand? 
Girls. — We  are  going  on  a  journey, 

Going  at  our  King's  command  ; 
*  Golden  Chain,  p.  78. 


206  HEAVEN. 

All. — Over  plains,  and  hills,  and  valleys, 

We  are  going  to  His  palace, 

We  are  going  to  His  palace, 

Going  to  the  better  land. 

Boys. — 2.  Fear  ye  not  the  way  so  lonely, 
You,  a  little,  feeble  band  ? 
GlKLS. — No,  for  friends  unseen  are  near  t's, 
Holy  angels  round  ns  stand  : 
All. — Christ,  our  leader,  walks  beside  us. 

He  will  guard,  and  He  will  guide  us, 
He  will  guard,  and  He  will  guide  us, 
Going  to  that  better  land. 

Boys. — 3.  Tell  me,  pilgrims,  what  you  hope  for, 
In  that  far-oS"  better  land  ? 
Girls. — Spotless  robes  and  crowns  of  glory, 
From  a  Saviour's  loving  hand  ; 
All. — AVe  shall  drink  of  life's  clear  river. 
We  shall  dwell  with  God  for  ever. 
We  shall  dwell  with  God  for  ever, 
In  that  bright,  that  better  land. 

Boys. — 4.  Pilgrims,  may  we  travel  with  you, 
To  that  bright  and  better  land? 
GiKLS. — Come  and  welcome,  come  and  welcome. 
Welcome  to  our  pilgrim  band. 
All. — Come,  oh  come !  and  do  not  leave  ua, 
Christ  is  waiting  to  receive  us, 
Christ  is  waiting  to  receive  us, 
In  that  bright,  that  better  laud. 

10b.*  ^00« 

Joyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move. 
Bound  for  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above; 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  I  come, 
"Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home." 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  211, 


I 


HEAVEN.  207 

Soon,  with  my  pilgrimage  ended  below, 
Home  to  that  land  of  delight  will  I  go; 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  I  roam. 
Joyfully,  joyfully  resting  at  home. 

2.  Friends  fondly  cherished  have  pass'd  on  before ; 
VV^aiting,  they  watch  me  approaching  the  shore, 
.Singing,  to  cheer  me  through  death's  chilling  gloom^ 
"Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home." 

Sounds  of  sweet  melody  fall  on  my  ear; 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  voices  I  hear ! 
Rings  with  \.he  harmony  heaven's  high  dome, 
'•Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home." 

3.  Death,  with  thy  weapons  of  war  lay  me  low }   - 
Strike,  king  of  terrors,  I  fear  not  thy  blow ; 
Jesus  has  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb ; 
Joyfully,  joyfully  will  I  go  home. 

Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn  ; 
Death  shall  be  banish'd,  his  sceptre  be  gone: 
Joyfully  then  shall  I  witness  his  doom ; 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home. 

W.  Hunter. 

8.  M.  ^OO.  T.  582. 

"  For  ever  with  the  Lord !" 

Amen,  so  let  it  be ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tis  immortality. 

2.  Here  in  the  body  pent. 
Absent  from  him  1  roam, 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3.  "For  ever  with  the  Lord  !" 
Father,  if  tis  thy  will. 

The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
F.'en  now  to  me  fulfill. 


88.* 


208  HEAVEN. 

4.  Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 
Then  I  can  never  fail ; 

Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand; 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

5.  So,  when  my  latest  breath 
Shall  rend  this  vail  in  twain, 

By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death. 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

5.  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  Thy  throne : 

"  For  ever  with  the  Lord  1 ' 

Montgomery, 

257. 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest. 

Of  that  country  so  bright  and  so  fair; 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confess'd  ; 

But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 
We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold. 

Of  its  walls  deck'd  with  jewels  so  rare, 
Of  its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold. 

But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

2.  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 
From  sorrow,  temptation  and  care, 

From  trials  without  and  within  ; 

But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 
We  speak  of  its  service  of  love. 

Of  the  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
Of  the  church  of  the  first-born  above ; 

But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

3.  Do  thou.  Lord,  midst  gladness  or  woe, 
Still  for  heaven  our  spirits  prepare. 

And  shortly  we  also  shall  know, 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  206,     • 


HEAVEJT.  209 

Then  anthems  of  praise  we  will  sing, 

When  safe  in  that  heavenly  rest, 
To  Jesus,  our  Saviour  and  King, 

"Wlio  reigns  in  those  realms  of  the  blest, 

Wilson. 

Double.  ^OO.  T.205. 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song? 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain. 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2.  These  through  fiery  trials  trod. 
These  from  great  afflictions  came ; 

Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Seal'd  with  His  almighty  name. 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand. 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  tliey  stand. 

3.  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 
On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 

Them,  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 

.Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears, 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

Montgomery. 

It.  ^oy.  T.  iL 

Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright. 

Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light  ; 

Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors,  they. 


210  HEAVEN. 

2.  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palms 
To  the  Lamb  amid  the  throne ; 

And  proclaim,  in  joyful  psalms, 
Victory  through  His  cross  alone. 

3.  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 
Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords — 

"  Take  the  kingdom  ;  it  is  Thine, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords." 

4.  Eound  the  altar  priests  confess, 
If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 

'Twas  their  Saviour's  righteousness, 
And  His  blood,  that  made  them  so. 

5.  Who  are  these  ?    On  earth  they  dwelt, 
Sinners  once  of  Adam's  race ; 

Guilt,  and  fear,  and  suffering  felt. 
But  were  saved  by  sovereign  grace. 

6.  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us ; 
Ah !  when  we,  like  them,  shall  die. 

May  our  souls,  translated  thus, 

Triumph,  reign,  and  shine,  on  high ! 

Montgomery. 


6e.  <S:  48.* 


260. 

I'm  but  a  traveler  here. 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand, 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

2.  What  though  the  tempest  rage, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  184. 


HEAVEN.  211 


Short  13  my  pilgrimage, 
Heaven  is  my  home : 

Time's  cold  and  wintry  blast 

Soon  will  be  overpast, 

I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

3.  There,  at  my  Saviour's  side. 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
I  shall  be  glorified, 

Heaven  is  my  home: 
There  are  the  good  and  bless'd, 
Tliose  I  love  most  and  best, 
There,  loo,  I  soon  shall  rest, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 


i  aM.*  ^VJX.  T.14. 

( 


I 


261. 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 

Thousands  of  children  stand; 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band. 

[Singing,  ''  Glory,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high."] 

2.  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white. 
See  every  one  array'd  ; 

Dwelling  in  everlasting  light, 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 
[Singing,  &c.] 

3.  "What  brought  them  to  that  world  above? 
That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair. 

Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love ; 
How  came  those  children  there? 
[Singing,  «&c.] 

4.  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  blood. 
To  wash  away  their  sin  : 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  11. 


212  HEAVEN. 

Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean  I 
[Singing,  <fec.] 

5.  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace. 

On  earth  they  loved  His  name ; 
S<^  •low  they  see  His  blessed  face, 

And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 
[Singing,  &c.] 

CM.  ^O^.  T.  11 

Happy  the  children  who  are  gone 

To  Jesus  Christ  in  peace, 
Who  stand  around  His  glorious  throne, 

Clad  in  His  righteousness. 

2.  The  Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd  when  here, 
Hath  wip'd  their  tears  away; 

They  never  more  can  grieve,  or  fear, 
Or  sin,  or  go  astray. 

3.  In  ceaseless  happiness  they  view 
Our  Saviour's  smiling  face; 

That  face  once  marr'dj  in  which  below 
Men  saw  no  comeliness. 

4.  Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful  sing, 
(Ten  thousands  do  the  same>, 

"  Salvation  to  the  immortal  King, 
To'God  and  to  the  Lamb." 

5.  O  that  I  may  so  favor'd  be ; 
With  them  above  to  join: 

O  that,  like  them,  I  Christ  may  see. 
And  He  be  ever  mine. 

6.  Grant  me  but  this.  Thou  great  High-priest; 
And  when  I'm  here  no  more, 

Convey  me  home  to  endless  rest, 

Where  Thou  art  gone  before.  Cennick. 


luk 


HEAVEN.  213 

263.        /T     .   :  ? 


I  want  to  be  an  angel, 

And  with  the  angels  stand, 
A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 

A  harp  within  my  hand. 
There,  right  before  my  Saviour, 

So  glorious  and  so  bright, 
I'd  make  the  sweetest  music, 

And  praise  Him  day  and  night. 

2.  I  never  should  be  weary, 
Nor  ever  shed  a  tear, 

Kor  ever  know  a  sorrow, 

Noi  ever  feel  a  fear ; 
But  blessed,  pure  and  holy, 

I'd  dwell  in  Jesus'  sight, 
And  with  ten  thousand  thousands 

Praise  Him  both  day  and  night. 

3.  I  know  I'm  weak  and  sinful, 
But  Jesus  will  forgive, 

For  many  little  children 

Have  gone  to  heaven  to  live. 

Dear  Saviour,  when  1  languish, 
And  lay  me  down  to  die, 

Oh,  send  a  shining  angel 
To  bear  me  to  the  sky. 

4.  Oh,  there  I'll  be  an  angel. 
And  with  the  angels  stand, 

A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 
A  harp  within  my  hand  ; 

And  there  before  my  Saviour, 
So  glorious  and  so  bright, 

I'll  join  the  heavenly  music, 
And  praise  Uim  day  and  night. 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  22. 


214  LITTLE   CHILDREN. 

LITTLE  CHILDREN. 

1  Sam.  iii.    Matt.  xix.  14;  xxi.  16. 
L.  M.  ^D4-.  T.  22. 

Though  but  a  little  child  I  am, 

Yet  1  may  praise  the  slaughter'd  Lamb : 

He  loveth  children  tenderly, 

He  also  loveth  sinful  me. 

2.  Yes,  gracious  Saviour,  I  believe 
Thou  wilt  a  little  child  receive ; 
For  Tliou  didst  bless  them  formerly, 
And  say,  "  Let  children  come  to  me." 

8.  Lord  Jesus,  unto  me  impart 

A  humble,  meek,  and  docile  heart ; 

0  cleanse  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
Shed  in  my  heart  Thy  love  abroad. 

4.  Save  me  from  liking  what  is  ill, 
Teach  me  to  do  Thy  holy  will ; 
Each  day  prepare  me  thro'  Thy  grace, 
To  meet  Thee,  and  behold  Thy  face. 

J.  Ccnnick. 

CM.  -aUy.  T.  1-L 

1  am  a  little  child,  you  see. 
My  strength  is  little  too. 

But  yet  I  fain  would  saved  be ; 
Lord,  teach  me  what  to  do. 

2.  Thou,  gracious  Saviour,  for  my  good 
Wast  pleas'd  a  child  to  be. 

And  Thou  didst  shed  Thy  precious  blood 
Upon  the  cross  for  me. 

3.  Come  then,  and  take  this  heart  of  mine, 
Come,  take  me  as  I  am, 

I  know  that  I  by  right  am  Thine, 
Thou  loving,  gracious  Lamb. 


LITTLE   CHILDREN.  215 

4.  If  early  Thou  wilt  take  me  hence, 

0  that  no  harm  will  be; 

Since  endless  bliss  will  then  commence, 
When  I  shall  live  with  Thee. 

5.  If  Thou  wilt  have  me  longer  stay. 
In  years  and  stature  grow  ; 

Help  me  to  serve  Thee  night  and  day, 
"While  I  am  here  below. 

Zinzendorf. 

L.  M.  Aot).  T.  22. 

1  will  a  little  pilgrim  be, 
Resolv'd  alone  to  follow  Thee, 

Thou  Lamb  of  God,  who  now  art  gone 
Up  to  Thy  everlasting  throne. 

2.  I  will  my  heart  to  Thee  resign. 
Thine  only  be,  O  be  Thou  mine : 
The  world  I  leave  and  foolish  play 
To  happiness  to  find  the  way. 

.^.  My  lips  shall  be  employ'd  to  bless 
The  Lord  who  is  my  righteousness  ; 
My  pleasure,  only  to  pursue 
His  steps,  and  His  bfest  will  to  do. 

4.  So  long  I'll  pray  below  to  live, 
Till  I  my  pardon  seal'd  receive ; 
I  then,  when  Jesus  calls,  shall  die, 
Or  rather  live  eternally. 

Cennick. 

lis.  ^13/.  T.  39. 

Lord  Jesus,  we  bless  Thee  that  Thou  wast  a  child, 
And  hast  us  thereby  unto  God  reconcil'd : 
We  thank  Thee  for  suffering  and  dying  in  pain, 
For  Thy  being  buried  and  rising  again. 


216  LITTLE   CHILDREN. 

2.  We  thank  Thee,  that  Thou  wilt  the  children  permit 
To  offer  their  praises  and  songs  at  Thy  feet; 
That  Thou,  Lord,  dost  deign  their  petitions  to  hear, 
And  always  to  help  them  and  save  them  art  near. 

3.  Thou  wilt  be  our  Saviour,  Redeemer,  and  Friend, 
Grant  we  may  abide  in  Thy  love  to  the  end  : 
O  render  us  truly  obedient  to  Thee, 
That  we  Thy  dear  children  forever  may  be. 

Cennick. 
78.  ^DO.  T.ll. 

Gentle  Jesus,  meek  and  mild, 
Look  upon  a  little  child; 
Pity  my  simplicity, 
Suffer  me  to  come  to  Thee. 

2.  Fain  I  would  to  Thee  be  brought; 
Gracious  God,  forbid  it  not ; 
In  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace 
Give  a  little  child  a  place. 


©9.  &  5s.* 


269. 

Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 
Hast  Thou  died  for  me? 

Make  me  very  thankful 
In  my  heart  to  Thee. 

2.  When  the  sad,  sad  story 
Of  Thy  grief  I  read, 

Make  me  very  sorry 
For  my  sins,  indeed. 

3.  Now  I  know  Thou  lovest 
And  dost  plead  for  me, 

Make  me  very  thankful 
In  my  prayers  to  Thee. 

♦  Happy  Voices,  No.  143. 


LITTLE    CHILDREN.  217 

4.  Soon  I  hope  in  glory 

At  Thy  side  to  stand  : 
Make  me  fit  to  meet  Thee 

In  that  happy  land. 

H.  M.    [Lischer.]  2J7\J, 

When  little  Samuel  woke, 

And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  He  spoke, 

How  much  did  he  rejoice! 
Oh,  blessed,  happy  child  !  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 

2.  If  God  would  speak  to  me. 
And  say  He  was  my  friend, 

How  happy  should  I  be ! 

Oh,  how  would  I  attend  ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3.  And  does  he  never  speak  ? 
Oh,  yes;  for  in  His  word 

He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  whom  Samuel  heard  ; 
In  almost  every  page  I  see. 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 

4.  And  I,  beneath  His  care, 
May  safely  rest  my  head ; 

I  know  that  God  is  there, 

To  guard  my  humble  bed  : 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

5.  Like  Samuel  let  me  say, 
Whene'er  I  read  His  word, 

"  Speak,  Lord ;  I  would  obey 

The  voice  that  Samuel  heard ; 
And  when  I  in  Thy  house  appear, 
Speak,  for  Thy  servant  waits  to  hear." 


218  LITTLE   CHILDREN. 


€b.  &  5b.* 


271. 

Little  drops  of  water, 
Little  grains  of  sand, 

Make  the  mighty  ocean 
And  the  beauteous  land. 

2.  And  the  little  moments, 
Humble  though  they  be, 

Make  the  mighty  ages 
Of  eternity. 

S.  So  our  little  errors 
Lead  the  soul  away 

From  the  paths  of  virtue 
Oft  in  sin  to  .stray. 

4.  Little  deeds  of  kindness, 
Little  words  of  love, 

Make  our  farth  an  Eden, 
Like  the  heaven  above. 

5.  Little  seeds  of  mercy, 
Sown  by  youthful  hands, 

Grow  to  bless  the  nations 
Far  in  heathen  lands. 


8l.7l.ft48.  Aj^,  T.585. 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us : 

Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care ; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us. 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare, 
Blessed  Jesus ! 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

2.  We  are  Thine:  do  Thou  befriend  us, 
Be  the  guardian  of  our  way ; 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  131. 


LITTLE   CHILDREN.  219 

Keep  Thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astrjiy. 
Blessed  Jesus ! 
Hear  Thy  children  when  they  pray. 

3.  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 

Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Gracp  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 
Blessed  Jesus! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

4.  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 
Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 

Holy  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  grace  our  bosoms  fill. 
Blessed  Jesus ! 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

P.M.*  <a/0. 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 

When  Jesus  was  here  among  men. 
How  He  caird  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold, 

I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2.  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  plac'd  on  my  head. 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me. 

And  that  I  had  seen  His  kind  look  when  He  said, 
"  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 

3.  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 
And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ; 

And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above. 

4.  In  that  beautiful  place  He  is  gone  to  prepare 
For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven  ; 

Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  27. 


220  LITTLE   CHILDREN. 

0.  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and  fall, 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home; 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for  them  all, 

And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 

6.  And  oh,  how  I  long  for  that  glorious  time, 

The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 

Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest ! 


Mrs.  Luke. 


274. 


L.  M.  ^i  **•.  T.  22, 

We  are  but  young ;  yet  we  may  sing 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  king: 
He  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2.  We  are  but  young ;  yet  we  must  die ; 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigh: 

Lord,  may  we  early  seek  Thy  grace, 
And  find  in  Christ  a  hiding-place. 

3.  W^e  are  but  young;  we  need  a  guide; 
Jesus,  in  Thee  we  would  confide; 

Oh  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth. 
Protect  and  bless  our  helpless  youth. 

4.  We  are  but  young ;  yet  God  has  shed 
Unnumber'd  blessings  on  our  head ; 

Then  let  our  youth  and  riper  days  • 

Be  all  devoted  to  His  praise. 


8s.  k  7b.  ^/O.  T.  Id. 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me; 

Bless  Thy  feeble  lamb  to-night: 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me ; 

Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 


MISSIONARY.  221 

2.  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me 
And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care :        ^ 

Kindly  Thou  hast  clothed  me,  fed  me, — 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

3.  May  my  sins  be  all  forgiven, 
Ble.«s  the  friends  I  love  so  well ; 

Take  me,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 

Duncan. 


MISSIONARY. 

Matt,  xxviii.  19.    Eomans  x.  l-l,  15. 

rs.  &68*  ^70.  T.  151. 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
"Where  Afric'a  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation!  O  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 
*  Happy  Voices,  No.  125. 


222  MISSIONARY. 

3.  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters  roll, 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


Heber. 


H.  M.    [Lischer.] 


277. 


Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 
The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 

Let  all  the  nations  know. 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 

Keturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2.  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Hath  full  atonement  made: 

Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Keturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3.  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God— 
The  all-atoning  Lamb; 

Redemption  in  His  blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Eeturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

4.  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 
Your  heritage  above. 

Shall  have  it  back  unbought. 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Keturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


MISSIONARY.  223 

5.  The  gospel  trumpet  hear — 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace ; 
And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 

Before  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


278. 


C.  Wesley. 
T.  11. 


Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 

When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 

Shall  the  gospel  call  obey! 
Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  His  name  adore  ; 
Satan  and  his  host  o'erthrown. 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

2.  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease; 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain  ; 
Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace 

Undisturb'd  shall  ever  reign  ! 
Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 

Ever  praise  His  glorious  name, 
All  His  mighty  acts  record, 

All  His  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

Tb.»  2n\d*  T.llL 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Trav'ler,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 
See  the  glory-beaming  star. 

2.  Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Trav'ler,  yes,  it  brings  the  day — 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  54» 


224  MISSIONARY. 

3.  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 
Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 

Trav'ler,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends. 

4.  Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 
Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 

Trav'ler,  ages  are  its  own  ; 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

•5.  W^atchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 

Tniv'ler,  darkness  takes  its  flight; 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 

6.  Watchman,  let  thy  wand'rings  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Trav  ler,  lo  !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

Bowring. 

7b.  4  63.  2oO.  T.15L 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

Flow  joyfully  along? 
When  hill  and  valley  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended. 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ? 

2.  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply. 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound  I 

Pratt's  Collection. 


MISSIONARY.  225 

7b.  &  6.*.  2ol.  T.151. 

Now  be  the  Gospel  banner, 

In  every  land,  unfurled ; 
And  be  the  shout,  "Hosanna ! ' 

Re-echoed  through  the  world ; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receives  the  great  salvation, 

And  joins  the  happy  throng. 

2.  Yes,  Thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings  ! 
Thy  light.  Thy  love,  Thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings: 
The  isles  for  Thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  Thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting. 

The  song  responsive  raise. 


Hastings. 


282. 


L.  M.  £iKJ^,  T.  22. 

Sovereign  of  worlds!  display  Tliy  power, 
Be  this  Thy  Zion's  favor'd  hour. 
Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise, 
And  point  the  heathen  to  the  skies. 

2.  Set  up  Thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns. 
On  Afric's  shore,  on  India's  plains. 

On  wilds,  and  continents  unknown, 
And  make  the  universe  Thine  own. 

3.  Speak!  and  the  world  shall  hear  Thy  voice; 
Speak  !  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice; 

Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night. 
And  bid  all  nations  hail  the  light. 
15 


226  MISSIONARY. 

lis.  ^OO.  T.39. 

Oh,  send  forth  the  Bible,  more  precious  than  goldl 
Let  no  one  presume  this  best  gift  to  withhold; 
It  speaks  to  all  nations  in  language  so  plain. 
That  he  who  will  read  it  true  wisdom  may  gain. 

2.  It  points  us  to  heaven,  where  the  righteous  will  go; 
It  warns  us  to  shun  the  dark  regions  of  woe; 

It  shows  us  the  evil  and  dangers  of  sin, 
And  opens  a  fountain  for  cleansing  within. 

3.  It  tells  us  of  One  who  is  mighty  to  save, 
Who  died  on  the  cross,  and  arose  from  the  grave, 
Who  dwelleth  on  high  in  that  holy  abode, 
Interceding  for  man  with  a  pardoning  God. 

4.  It  tells  us  that  all  will  awake  from  the  tomb, 
Bids  sinners  reflect  on  a  judgment  to  come; 

It  tells  us  that  mansions  of  bliss  are  prepared, 
The  hope  of  believers, — their  glorious  award. 

5.  Oh,  who  would  neglect  such  a  volume  as  this, 
That  warns  us  from  danger,  invites  us  to  bliss? 
Send  forth  the  blest  Bible  earth's  region's  around, 
Wherever  the  footsteps  of  man  shall  be  found. 


P.  M. 


284. 

Hear  the  royal  proclamation. 
The  glad  tidings  of  salvation. 
Publishing  to  every  creature. 
To  the  ruin'd  sons  of  nature — 

CHOKUS. 

Jesus  reigns,  He  reigns  victorious, 
Over  heaven  and  earth  roost  glorious, 
Jesus  reigns  I 

*  Golden  Chain,  p.  40. 


MISSIONARY. 


227 


2.  See  the  royal  banner  flying, 
Hear  the  heralds  loudly  crying: 
"Rebel  sinners,  royal  favor 
Now  is  ofiered  by  the  Saviour. 

CHORUS. 

3.  "Turn  unto  the  Lord  most  holy; 
Shun  the  paths  of  vice  and  folly ; 
Turn,  or  you  are  lost  forever ; 

Oh,  now  turn  to  God  the  Saviour. 

CHOKUS. 

4.  "  Here  is  wine  and  milk  and  honey ; 
Come  and  purchase  without  money; 
Mercy  flowing  like  a  fountain. 
Streaming  from  the  holy  mountain  !" 

CHORUS. 

5.  Shout,  ye  tongues  of  every  nation, 
To  the  bounds  of  the  creation — 
Shout  the  praise  of  Judah's  Lion, 
The  Almighty  Prince  of  Zion. 

CHORUS. 


lOs*  iJoO. 

Over  the  ocean- wave,  far,  far  away, 

There  the  poor  heathen  live,  waiting  for  day  ; 

Groping  in  ignorance,  dark  as  the  night, 

No  blessed  Bible  to  give  them  the  light. 

CHORUS. 

Pity  them,  pity  them,  Christians  at  home. 
Haste  with  the  bread  of  life,  hasten  and  cornel 

2.  Bowing  to  idol  gods,  daily  they  pray : 
"Pity  us,  Juggernaut!  we've  given  away 
Lives  of  our  children  dear,  thee  to  appease, 
Give  to  us,  give  to  us  tokens  of  peace." 

CHORUS. 
*  Golden  Chain,  p.  41. 


228  MISSIONARY. 

3.  Here,  in  this  happy  land,  we  have  the  light 
Shining  from  God's  own  word,  free,  pure,  and  bright ; 
Shall  we  not  send  to  them  Bibles  to  read, 
Teachers,  and  preachers,  and  all  that  thej  need  ? 

CHORUS. 

4.  Then  when  the  mission-ships  glad  tidings  bring, 
List!  as  that  heathen  band  joyfully  sing: 

*'  Over  the  ocean  wave,  oh  !  see  them  come, 
Bringing  the  bread  of  life,  guiding  us  home." 

CHORUS. 
8s.  7s.  &  48.  Zoo,  T.  535. 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 

Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze  ; 
See  the  thronging,  wandering  nations. 

Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze : 
Darkness  brooding 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

2.  Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness. 
Else  and  shine !  Thy  blessings  bring  : 

Light  to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles! 
Else  with  liealing  in  Thy  wing: 
To  Thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come. 

3.  May  the  heathen,  now  adoring 
Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 

Come,  and  worshiping  before  Him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone: 
Let  Thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth  as  floods  the  sea. 

4.  ThoLi,  to  whom  all  power  is  given. 
Speak  the  word  :  at  Thy  command. 

Let  the  heralds  of  Thy  mercy 

Spread  Thy  name  from  land  to  land  : 
Lord,  be  with  them 
Always,  to  the  end  of  time.  Cotterell. 


ANNIVERSARY.  229 


ANNIVERSARY. 

7k&.6a.  ZXjJ,  T.  151. 

To  Thee,  O  blessed  Saviour, 

Our  grateful  songs  we  raise; 
Oh,  tune  our  hearts  and  voices, 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise : 
'Tis  by  Thy  sovreign  mercy 

We're  here  allowed  to  meet ; 
To  join  with  friends  and  teachers, 

Thy  blessing  to  entreat. 

2.  Lord,  guide  and  bless  our  teachers, 
"Who  labor  for  our  good  ; 

And  may  the  Holy  Scriptures 

By  us  be  understood  ; 
Oh,  may  our  hearts  be  given 

To  Thee,  our  glorious  King ; 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

Thy  praises  there  to  sing. 

3.  And  may  the  precious  gospel 
Be  published  all  abroad, 

Till  the  benighted  heathen 

Shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord  ; 

Till  o'er  the  wide  creation, 
The  rays  of  truth  shall  shine. 

And  nations,  now  in  darkness. 
Arise  to  light  divine. 

8s.  &  Ts.  ^OO,  T.1G7. 

Precious  Saviour,  of  salvation 
We,  this  festal  day  would  sing, 

And  would  make  our  celebration 
With  our  Saviour's  praises  ring. 


230  ANNIVERSARY. 

'Tis  Thy  mercy  that  hath  led  us 
To  the  Sabbath  school  we  love ; 

And  our  teachers  there  have  fed  us 
With  the  manna  from  above. 

2.  Precious  Saviour,  'tis  Thy  blessing 
Cheers  us  in  the  morn  of  life ; 

Helps  us  onward  to  be  pressing, 
'Mid  earth's  sorrows  and  its  strife ; 

Guards  from  fascinating  pleasures, 
That  would  lead  our  feet  astray  ; 

Sets  before  us  heavenly  treasures, 
While  we  walk  the  narrow  way. 

3.  Precious  Saviour,  we  adore  Thee, 
For  Thy  many  mercies  shown  : 

Let  our  praises  come  before  Thee, — 
Find  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 

Thus  our  songs,  to  heaven  ascending. 
Join  with  those  of  saints  above. 

And  with  angel-voices  blending. 
Celebrate  redeeming  love. 


P.M.* 


289. 

Preserved  by  Thine  almighty  power, 
O  Lord,  our  Maker,  Saviour,  King  I 

And  brought  to  see  this  happy  hour, 
W^e  come  Thy  praises  here  to  sing. 
Happy  day,  happy  day. 
Here  in  Thy  courts  we'll  gladly  stay, 
And  at  Thy  footstool  humbly  pray. 
That  Thou  wouldst  take  our  sins  away. 
Happy  day,  happy  day, 
W^hen  Christ  shall  wash  our  sins  away. 

2.  We  ])raise  Thee  for  Thy  constant  care, 
For  life  preserved,  for  mercies  given ; 

*  Happy  Voices,  No.  43. 


ANNIVERSARY. 


231 


Oh,  may  we  still  those  mercies  share, 
And  taste  the  joys  of  sins  forgiven! 
Happy  day,  &c. 

3.  And  when  on  earth  our  days  are  done, 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  at  length  may  join, 

Teachers  and  scholars  round  Thy  throne, 
The  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 
Happy  day,  &c. 

lis*  ^yU.  T.3J 

The  Sunday  school  army  has  gather'd  once  more ; 
Its  numbers  are  greater  than  ever  before ; 
Its  banners  are  spread,  and  shall  never  be  furl'd. 
Till  the  Prince  of  salvation  has  conquer'd  the  world. 


(Sing!  sing!  for  the  army  is  on  its  bright  way 

To  the  homes  of  the  blest  and  the  mansions  of  day.) 

2.  We  fight  against  evil  and  battle  with  wrong, 
Our  sword  is  the  Bible,  both  trusty  and  strong ; 
Our  watchword  is  prayer,  and  faith  is  our  shield, 
And  never,  no,  never  to  our  foes  will  we  yield. 

3.  In  the  midst  of  our  conflicts  we'll  think  of  the  Lord, 
Who  died  on  the  cross,  and  from  death  was  restored, 
To  save  us  from  sin,  and  to  give  us  a  place 

With  the  angels  who  always  behold  His  bright  face. 

4.  To  Jesus,  our  Captain,  hosannas  we  raise. 
And  join  with  our  teachers  in  singing  His  praise ; 
His  soldiers  we  are,  and  His  soldiers  will  be. 

Till  we  lay  down  our  armor,  and  death  sets  us  free. 

E.  S.  Porter. 
*  S.  S.  Hosanna,  p.  68. 


232  ANNIVEKSARY, 

8e.  &7s.*  i^yi.  T.18. 

Days  and  weeks  and  months  returning, 
Bear  us  gently  down  life's  way  : 

Still  their  lesson  we  are  learning 
With  each  anniversary  day. 

CHORUS. 

We  hail  this  day,  so  full  of  joy, 
And  greet  it  with  a  song. 

2.  Glad  our  hearts  and  glad  our  voices, 
Joy  controls  the  hasting  hour ; 

None  so  sad  but  he  rejoices 

'Neath  to-day's  controlling  power. 

3.  Glad  for  classmates  and  for  teachers. 
Guiding  us  with  gentle  rule, 

Glad  for  all  the  gifts  that  reach  us 
Through  our  own  loved  Sunday-school. 

4.  Yet,  though  glad,  we'll  still  remember 
What  the  moments  always  say  : 

Life  must  have  its  cold  December, 
Just  as  surely  as  its  May. 

5.  Let  us  not  forget  the  meaning 
Days  like  these  forever  wear : 

One  more  field  has  had  its  gleaning, 
One  more  sheaf  our  arms  should  bear. 

7s.  &  63.  ^\jJj,  T.  151. 

We  bring  no  glittering  treasures, 

No  gems  from  earth's  deep  mine  ; 
W^e  come,  with  simple  measures, 

To  chant  Thy  love  divine. 
Children,  Thy  favors  sharing, 

Their  voice  of  thanks  would  raise; 
Father,  accept  our  offering, 

Our  song  of  grateful  praise. 

•  S.  S.  Hosanna,  p.  148.    P.  S.  S.  Coll.,  p.  201. 


PATRIOTIC  HYMNS. 


233 


2.  The  dearest  gift  of  heaven, 
Love's  written  word  of  Truth, 

To  us  is  early  given, 

To  guide  our  steps  in  youth  : 
We  hear  the  wondrous  story, 

The  tale  of  Calvary ; 
We  read  of  homes  in  glory. 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 

3.  Redeemer,  grant  Thy  blessing: 
Oh,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 

That  each,  Thy  fear  possessing, 
May  tread  life's  onward  way  ; 

Then  where  the  pure  are  dwelling 
We  hope  to  meet  again, 

And,  sweeter  numbers  swelling. 
For  ever  praise  Thy  name. 


6«.  &  4s. 


PATRIOTIC  HYMNS. 

[America.]  A\jO, 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain-side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2.  My  native  country,  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free. 

Thy  name  I  love; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills. 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills, 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills, 

Like  that  above. 


234  PATRIOTIC    HYMNS. 

3.  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  Bong: 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake, 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake, 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

4.  Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  we  sing  ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 


S.  F.  Smith. 


s.  78. 4  48.  Z\y^.  T.685. 

God  of  every  land  and  nation, 

On  this  glorious  Jubilee, 
Let  the  incense  of  oblation, 

From  each  heart  arise  to  Thee. 

Save  our  country : 
Long  preserve  her  liberty. 

2.  Let  Thy  richest  blessings  ever 
Rest  upon  our  happy  land ; 

May  no  fierce  contention  sever 
The  confederated  band : 

In  sweet  union 
May  we  still  unshaken  stand. 

3.  May  we  all  be  safely  guided, 
Saviour,  by  Thy  gracious  will : 

When  life's  storms  shall  have  subsided, 
And  our  tongues  in  death  are  still, 

May  we  praise  Thee, 
Where  immortal  glories  thrill. 


ON   OPENING  A   NEW   SCHOOL   ROOM.        235 

L.  M.  ^"O.  T  22. 

Great  God  of  nations,  now  to  Thee, 
Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise; 
That  Thou  hast  made  this  nation  free, 
"We  offer  Thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2.  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God, 
For  all  the  kindness  Thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land,  by  pilgrims  trod, — 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3.  Here  freedom  spreads  its  banner  wide, 
And  casts  its  soft  and  hallowed  ray  : 
Here  Thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide, 
In  safety  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4.  We  praise  Thee,  that  the  gospel's  light 
Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds, — 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 


ON  OPENING  A  NEW  SCHOOL  ROOM. 

L.  M.  ^"D.  T.  22. 

Great  God  !  Thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Which  gives  our  feeble  plans  success ; 
Here  may  we  oft  delight  to  meet 
Our  youthful  charge  at  Jesus'  feet, 

2.  These  walls  we  to  Thine  honor  raise; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  Thy  praise  ! 
Do  Thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  Thy  grace. 

3.  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  His  train  ; 
While  power  divine  His  word  imparts, 
To  conquer  youthful  sinners'  hearts. 


236  THE  YEAR. 

4.  And,  in  the  great,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  for  glory  here. 

7».  CkidS*  T.IL 

Glory  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2.  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
Children  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3.  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost : 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire. 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4.  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word,  that  "God  is  love." 

Montgomery. 


a 


NEW  YEAR. 

Psalm  xc. 

7s.  Doul)le.  29o.  T.  11  or  205. 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year. 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here. 


THE  YEAB.  237 

Fix'd  in  tbeir  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2.  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find, 

As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind. 

Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 

Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise : 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3.  Thapks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 

Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view, 
Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love; 
And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

c.  M.  jyy.  T 14. 

Again  another  fleeting  year 

Of  my  short  life  is  past ; 
I  cannot  long  continue  here. 

And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2.  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 
Nor  will  return  again  ; 

And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3.  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begins ; 
Press  on,  my  soul,  to  heaven  ; 

Seek  pardon  of  thy  former  sins, 
By  Christ  it  will  be  giv'u. 


238  MORNING. 

Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  His  grace  depend  ; 

Unwearied  walk  the  heavenly  road, 
iNor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

La  Trobe. 

L.  M.  OU(J.  T.  22. 

Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2.  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 

By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3.  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hope  shall  raise. 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

4.  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 

Oh,  may  Thy  praise  our  lips  employ 
In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Doddridge. 


MORNING. 

Psalm  V.  3. 

L.M.  301.  T.22. 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 


MORNING.  239 

2.  Thy  former  misspent  time  redeem, 
Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem ; 
Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care, 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3.  In  conversation  be  sincere, 

Keep  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear; 

For  God's  all-seeing  eye  surveys 

Thy  secret  thoughts,  thy  works  and  ways. 

4.  Glory  to  God,  who  safe  hath  kept. 
And  hath  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  heavenly  bliss  partake. 

5.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew. 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew, 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

6.  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

Kena. 

CM.  OU^.  T.  14. 

What  secret  hand,  at  morning  light. 

By  stealth  unseals  mine  eye. 
Draws  back  the  curtain  of  the  night, 

And  opens  earth  and  sky  ? 

2.  'Tis  Thine,  my  God, — the  same  that  kept 
My  resting  hours  from  harm ; 

No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 
Beneath  the  Almighty's  arm. 

3.  'Tis  thine, — my  daily  bread  that  brings^ 
Like  manna  scatter'd  round. 

And  clothes  me,  as  the  lily  springs 
In  beauty  from  the  ground. 


240 


MORNING. 


4.  This  is  the  hand  that  shap'd  my  frame, 
And  gave  my  pulse  to  beat ; 

That  bare  me  oft  through  flood  and  flame, 
Through  tempest,  cold,  and  heat. 

5.  In  death's  dark  valley  though  I  siray, 
'Twould  there  my  steps  attend, 

Guide  with  the  staff  my  lonely  way. 
And  with  the  rod  defend. 

6.  May  that  dear  hand  uphold  me  still, 
Thro'  life's  uncertain  race, 

To  bring  me  to  Thine  holy  hill, 
And  to  Thy  dwelling-place. 


J.  Montgomery. 


303. 

My  soul,  awake,  and  render 
To  God,  thy  great  defender, 
Thy  prayer  and  adoration 
For  His  kind  preservation. 

2.  With  joy  I  still  discover 
Thy  light,  O  Lord,  my  Saviour; 
My  thanks  shall  be  the  spices 
Of  morning  sacrifices. 

3.  Bless  me,  this  day,  Lord  Jesus, 
And  be  to  me  propitious; 
Grant  me  Thy  kind  protection 
From  every  sin's  infection. 

4.  Bless  every  thought  and  action 
AflTord  me  Thy  direction  ; 

To  Thee  alone  be  tending 
Beginning,  middle,  ending. 

5.  Be  Thou  my  only  treasure, 
Fulfil  in  me  Thy  pleasure; 
May  I  in  every  station 
Give  Thee  due  adoration. 


T.  10. 


Gerhard. 


MORNING.  241 


T.  79, 


304. 

May  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing 
Attend  me  without  ceasing: 
Thus  I  stretch  out  my  band, 
And  do  that  work  with  pleasure, 
Which,  in  ray  call  and  measure. 
My  God  for  me  to  do  ordain'd. 

Mathesius. 

L.  M.  oUO.  T.  22. 

O  timely  happy,  timely  wise 
Hearts  that  with  rising  morn  arise ! 
Eyes  that  the  beam  celestial  view. 
Which  evermore  makes  all  things  new. 

2.  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove, 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Eestored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

3.  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

4.  If  on  our  daily  cpurse  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

5.  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask; — 
Eoom  to  deny  ourselves;  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

6.  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above  ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day. 
To  live  more  nearlv  as  we  prav. 

Keble. 
16 


242  MORNING. 

78.  oOD.  T.ll. 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come: 
Lord,  may  we  be  Thine  to  day, 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2.  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt,  and  clear  our  sight; 
In  Thy  service.  Lord,  to-day 
May  we  stand,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

3.  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound, 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around. 
Going  out  and  coming  in. 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

1.  M.  o07.  T.22. 

Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go. 
Teach  me  what  Thou  would'st  have  me  do ; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  this  day. 
Direct  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

2.  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbor  pride, 
Lest  I  in  my  own  strength  confide ; 
Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 

I  have  my  power,  my  all,  from  Thee. 

3.  Enrich  me  always  with  Thy  love, 
My  kind  protector  ever  prove : 
Lord,  put  Thy  seal  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 

4.  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray. 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey ; 

What  Thou  abhorrest,  let  me  flee. 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  Thee. 

Cennick. 


1 


EVENING.  243 

EVENING. 

Psalm  cxli.  2. 

88.  &  78.  OUO.  T.  16. 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening-blessing 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 
Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2.  Though  destruction  walk  aroundjas;^ 
Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3.  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
Thou,  our  Shepherd,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

Edmeston. 
W        L.  M.  oUy.  T.  22. 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
Oh  !  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes ! 

2.  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast  I 

3.  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine  ; 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin, 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin  ! 

4.  Watch  by  the  sick,  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light ! 


244  EVENING. 

5.  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take ; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above. 


Keble. 


L.  M.  OiU.  T.  22. 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2.  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done. 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  he. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 

Else  glorious  at  the  judgment-day. 

4.  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose. 
And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eye-lids  close. 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5.  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie. 
My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply  ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest. 

No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

Kenn, 

L.  M.  oil.  T.  22. 

The  hours'  decline  and  setting  sun 
Show  that  my  course  this  day  is  run ; 
The  evening-shade  and  silent  night 
Mv  wearv  limbs  to  rest  invite. 


EVENING.  245 

2.  I  now  my  soul  and  frail  abode 
Humbly  commit  to  Israel's  God, 

To  Him  who  slumbers  not  nor  sleeps, 
And  who  His  own  in  safety  keeps. 

3.  Where'er  I  Thee  this  day  did  grieve, 
O  Lord,  me  graciously  forgive; 

And  with  a  mind  from  trouble  freed. 
Let  me  sleep  in  Thy  peace  indeed. 


CM.  Ol^.  T.  1-L 

The  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  hand, 
My  spirit  calls  for  rest ; 

0  that  my  pillow  may  be  found 
The  dear  Kedeemer's  breast. 

2.  This  night  my  longing  soul  with  Christ 
Would  take  up  her  abode, 

1  gladly  would  myself  divest 
Of  everything  but  God. 

3.  The  nightly  watches  would  I  spend 
In  fellowship  above; 

Would  hold  communion  with  my  Lord, 
And  feast  upon  His  love. 

4.  Dead  to  the  world  when  I'm  asleep, 
I'd  be  alive  to  God  ; 

My  soul  would  rest  at  peace  with  Him 
Who  bought  me  with  His  blood. 

5.  O  may  I  then  of  Christ  this  night 
Be  happily  posse'ss'd, 

W^ith  holy  angels  round  my  bed, 
And  Jesus  for  my  guest. 


246 


BEFORE  AND  AFTER  MEALS. 


313. 

Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep 
I  pray  the  Lord  my  soul  to  keep ; 

If  I  should  die  before  I  wake, 

I  pray  the  Lord  my  soul  to  take.     Amen. 

oItt.  T.68. 

Jesus,  hear  our  prayer, 

For  Thy  children  care; 
While  we  sleep,  protect  and  bless  us, 
"With  Thy  pardon  now  refresh  us; 

Leave  Thy  peace  divine 

With  us,  we  are  Thine. 

Zinzendorf. 


CM. 


BEFORE  AND  AFTER  MEALS. 

Psalm  cxlvi.  7.    Matt.  vi.  11. 

315.  T.  u. 

Thee  we  address  in  humble  prayer, 

Vouchsafe  Thy  gifts  to  crown, 
Father  of  all.  Thy  children  hear. 

And  send  a  blessing  down. 

2.  May  we  enjoy  Thy  saving  grace, 

Thy  goodness  taste  and  see, 
Athirst  for  blood- bought  righteousness. 

And  hungry  after  Thee. 

C.  Wesley. 

316. 

Jesus'  mercies  never  fail. 
This  we  prove  at  every  meal : 
Lord,  we  thank  Thee  for  Thy  grace, 
Gladly  join  to  sing  Thy  praise. 


T.  11. 


BEFORE  AND  AFTER  MEALS.       247 

2.  Lord,  the  gifts  Thou  dost  bestow,  \ 
Can  refresh  and  cheer  us  too ;  j 
But  no  gift  can  to  the  heart  / 
Be  what  Thou  our  Saviour  art.          ' 

3.  Praise  our  God  !  it  is  but  just ; 
He  hath  rais'd  us  from  the  dust, 
Gave  us  being,  gave  us  breath, 
Saves  us  from  eternal  death. 


J.  Angelas. 
T.79. 


317. 

What  praise  to  Thee,  my  Saviour, 
Is  due  for  every  favor, 

Ev'n  for  my  daily  food  : 
Each  crumb  Thou  dost  allow  me, 
With  gratitude  shall  bow  me. 

Accounting  all  for  me  too  good. 


L  M.  OXO.  T.  22. 

Be  present  at  our  table,  Lord  ; 
Be  here  and  every  where  ador'd  : 
From  Thy  all-bounteous  hand  our  food 
May  we  receive  with  gratitude. 

2.  We  humbly  thank  Thee,  Lord  our  God, 
For  all  Thy  gifts  on  us  bestow'd  ; 
And  pray  Thee,  graciously  to  grant 
The  food  which  day  by  day  we  want. 


Come,  Lord  Jesus,  our  guest  to  be, 
And  bless  the  gifts  bestowed  by  Thee. 


Be  present,  Lord,  at  this  repast. 
And  bless  what  Thou  provided  hast. 


248  TEMPERANCE. 

TEMPERANCE. 

1  Cor.  ix.  25.    1  Peter  i.  6. 

©8.4  48.    [America.]  Oiy. 

Now  let  our  hearts  rejoice, 
And  every  youthful  voice 

Its  tribute  raise ; 
That,  from  this  happy  throng 
May  swell  a  thankful  song, 
To  Him  to  whom  belong 

Honor  and  praise. 

2.  The  Lord,  in  bounty,  gives 
To  every  thing  that  lives, 

Throughout  the  land. 
Waters,  whose  taste  is  sweet, — 
Fountains,  the  eye  to  greet, — 
The  crystal  streams  we  meet 

On  every  hand. 

3.  He  gives  the  dew  and  rain, 
Falling  on  hill  and  plain, 

And  every  where, — 
Spreading  a  robe  of  green, 
In  beauty,  o'er  each  scene; 
Filling,  with  joy  serene, 

The  balmy  air. 

4.  Then  let  our  hearts  rejoice, 
While,  with  united  voice. 

We  raise  our  song ; 
And  may  He  in  the  ways 
Of  virtue  and  of  grace 
Keep  us,  through  all  our  days, 

Steadfast  and  strong. 


teachers'  meetings.  249 

S.M.  O^O.  T  595  or  582. 

Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain, 

The  youihful  and  the  strong; 
Mourn  for  the  wine-cup's  fatal  reign, 

And  the  deluded  throng. 

2.  Mourn  for  the  tarnished  gem — 
For  reason's  light  divine, 

Quenched  from  the  soul's  bright  diadem, 
Where  God  hath  bid  it  shine. 

3.  Mourn  for  the  ruined  soul  — 
Eternal  life  and  light 

Lost  by  the  fiery,  maddening  bowl, 
And  turned  to  hopeless  night. 

4.  Mourn  for  the  lost, — but  call, 
Call  to  the  strong,  the  free  ; 

Kouse  them  to  shun  that  dreadful  fall, 
And  to  the  refuge  flee. 

5.  Mourn  for  the  lost, — but  pray, 
Pray  to  our  God  above, 

To  break  the  fell  destroyer's  sway. 
And  show  His  saving  love. 


TEACHERS'  MEETINGS. 

Daniel  xii,  3.    Matthew  xviii   20.    Romans  xii.  7. 

L.M.  O^l.  T.  22. 

Be  present  with  Thy  servants,  Lord, 
We  look  to  Thee  with  one  accord ; 
Refresh  and  strengthen  us  anew. 
And  bless  what  in  Thy  name  we  do. 


250  teachers'  meetings. 

2.  O  teach  us  all  Thy  perfect  will 
To  understand  and  to  fulfil : 

When  human  insight  fails,  give  light ; 
This  will  direct  our  steps  aright. 

3.  The  Lord's  joy  be  our  strength  and  stay, 
In  our  employ  from  day  to  day  ; 

Our  thoughts  and  our  activity 
Thro'  Jesus'  merits  hallow'd  be. 


L.  M.  oJ^.  T.  S2. 

In  mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  bestow, 
That  in  Thy  service  we  may  do, 
With  gladness  and  a  willing  mind, 
Whatever  is  for  us  assign'd. 

2,  Grant  we,  impelled  by  Thy  love, 
In  smallest  things  may  faithful  prove ; 
Till  we  depart,  we  wish  to  be 
Devoted  wholly  unto  Thee. 

Zinzendorf. 

8s  &  7s.  S^S,  T.  16. 

Saviour — King!  in  hallowed  union, 

At  Thy  sacred  feet  we  bow: 
Heart  with  heart,  in  blest  communion, 

Join  to  crave  Thy  favor  now. 

2.  Heavenly  Fount !  thy  streams  of  blessing 
Oft  have  cheered  us  on  our  way : 

By  thy  power  and  grace  unceasing, 
We  continue  to  this  day. 

3.  Kaise  we,  then,  in  glad  emotion. 
Thankful  lays  ;   and  while  we  sing, 

Vow  a  pure,  a  full  devotion 

To  Thy  work,  O  Saviour-King. 


teachers'  meetings.  251 

4.  When  we  tell  the  wondrous  story 
Of  Thy  rich,  exhaustless  love, 

Send  Thy  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory, 
On  the  youthful  heart  to  move. 

5.  Oh  that  He,  the  Ever-living, 
May  descend,  as  fruitful  rain  ; 

Till  the  wilderness,  reviving, 
Blossoms  as  the  rose  again. 

6.  Then  may  they  whom  we  have  guided, 
Life's  tempestuous  ocean  o'er, 

In  the  home  Thou  hast  provided, 
Meet  us,  to  depart  no  more. 

7.  There,  beside  the  crystal  river, 
Flowing  from  th'  eternal  throne, 

Shall  arise  to  Thee  for  ever, 

Praise  more  sweet  than  earth  has  known. 

L.  M.  O^^Tt  T.  22. 

Fountain  of  wisdom,  source  of  trutli. 
Oh,  listen,  while  we  bend  the  knee ; 
And  grant  that  we,  before  we  teach, 
May  first  be  truly  taught  of  Thee. 

2.  Grant  us  a  constant  prayerful  mind  ; 
And  if,  perchance,  no  fruits  appear, 
Still  may  we  labor  on  in  faith, 

From  month  to  month,  from  year  to  year. 

3.  Still  may  we  love  those  priceless  souls, 
And  imitate  the  incarnate  Son, 

Who  meeting  scorn  and  cold  neglect 
And  faithlessness,  did  yet  love  on. 

4.  And  grant,  O  God,  that  while  we  feed, 
Our  hungering  spirits  may  be  fed  ; 

And  while  another's  steps  we  lead, 
Our  own  may  into  truth  be  led  ; — 


252 


TEACHERS     MEETINGS. 


5.  That,  laboring  in  this  harvest-field, 
Our  souls  may  be  in  blessing  blest ; 
Until  the  Lord  shall  come,  and  take 
Teachers  and  taught  to  endless  rest. 


L.M.  025.  T.22. 

Here,  gracious  God,  low  at  Thy  feet. 
Friends  to. the  young  and  Thee,  we  meet ; 
Joined  by  the  cord  of  mutual  love. 
Bound  to  our  common  Friend  above. 

2.  Our  hearts  Thy  throne  of  grace  address: 
Smile  on  our  school,  the  children  bless ; 
For  Jesus'  sake,  who  once  on  earth 
Appeared,  a  child  of  lowly  birth. 

3.  Bless  all  tte  plans  which  we  devise ; 
May  they  be  useful,  good  and  wise ; 
AVhilst  we  our  humble  labors  bend 
Thy  glorious  kingdom  to  extend. 

4.  May  wisdom,  zeal,  and  love  inspire 
Our  bosoms  with  their  purest  fire  ; 
While  faith  on  Thine  own  word  relies. 
And  hope  looks  joyful  to  the  skies. 

5.  Grant  us  Thy  presence,  God  of  grace, 
Now,  while  we  meet  before  Thy  face; 
That  we  may  feel,  ere  we  depart, 
Thy  love  diffused  through  every  heart. 


L.M. 


326. 

Great  God,  our  feeble  efforts  own, 
And  crown  our  labors  with  success ; 
Grant  that  the  seed,  in  weakness  sown, 
May  soon  be  raised  in  righteousness. 


T.22. 


I 


teachers'  meetings.  253 

2.  To  those  we  teach  Thy  mercy  show, 
And  let  their  souls  before  Thee  live; 
For  we  may  plant,  and  water  too, 

But  Thou  alone  canst  increase  give. 

3.  Seal  our  instructions  on  each  heart, 
And  teach  them  to  observe  Tiiy  ways ; 
Lead  them  to  choose  the  better  part, 
And  serve  Thee  in  their  youthful  days. 

4.  Then  we  and  they,  when  time  shall  end, 
Shall  joyful  meet  Thee  in  the  sky; 
Before  Thy  throne  of  glory  bend. 

And  praise  Thee  through  eternity. 

S.M.  O^y.  T.  5S2or695. 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand, 
To  doubt  and _fe,ar  give  thou  no  heed. 

Broadcast  it  round  the  land. 

2.  Beside  all  waters  sow, 
The  high-way  furrows  stock. 

Drop  it  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow, 
Scatter  it  on  the  rock. 

3.  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground. 
Expect  not  here  nor  there  ; 

O'er  hill  and  dale,  by  spots  'tis  found  : 
Go  forth,  then,  everywhere. 

4.  Thou  know'st  not  which  may  thrive, 
The  late  or  early  sown  ; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown. 

5.  And  duly  shall  appear. 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 


254  teachers'  meetings. 

6.  Thou  cans't  not  toil  in  vain  ; 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 

Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain, 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

7.  Then,  when  the  glorious  end — 
The  day  of  God— is  come, 

The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 
To  take  the  harvest  home. 


328. 

Teacher  divine,  we  bow  the  knee, 

Dependent,  at  Thy  throne. 
Our  fervent  cry  we  raise  to  Thee : 

Ah,  leave  us  not  alone. 

2.  In  vain  we  teach  unless  Thy  gra-ce 
Instruct  each  tender  heart: 

Then  deign  to  hear,  hide  not  Thy  face, 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart. 

3.  Without  Thee  we  can  nothing  do, 
Our  weakness  we  confess ; 

Be  Thou  our  strength  and  wisdom  too, 
And  thus  our  labors  bless. 

4.  And  may  the  sacred  tie  of  love 
Bind  us  together  here, — 

A  foretaste  give  of  joys  above, 
Life's  pilgrimage  to  cheer. 

5.  Thus,  while  on  earth,  we  would  adore 
When  death  shall  close  our  eyes, 

May  teachers,  scholars,  meet  once  more. 
Transplanted  to  the  skies. 


Montgomery. 
T.  14. 


teachers'  meetings.  255 

8.M.  0<a",  T.595, 

How  serious  is  the  charge 

To  train  the  youthful  mind  ! 
'Tis  God  alone  can  give  a  heart 
To  such  a  work  inclined. 

2.  May  we,  in  Christian  bonds, 
The  Christian's  name  adorn 

,    By  active  deeds  for  public  good  ; 
Nor  heed  the  sinner's  scorn. 

3.  While  wicked  men  unite 
Our  youth  to  lead  aside, 

'Tis  ours  to  show  them  wisdom's  path, — 
In  wisdom's  path  to  guide. 

4.  Dependent,  Lord,  on  Thee, 
Our  humble  means  to  bless, 

We  gladly  join  our  hearts  and  hands. 
And  look  for  lai'ge  success. 

L.  M.  OOij»  T.  22. 

Except  the  Lord  our  labors  bless 
In  vain  shall  we  desire  success; 
Except  His  guardian  power  restrain,. 
The  watchman  waketh  but  in  vain. 

2.  'Tis  useless  toil  our  stores  to  keep,. 
Early  to  rise,  and  late  to  sleep, 
Unless  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high. 
His  providential  care  supply. 

3.  Grantj  Lord,  that  we  may  ever  flee 
For  guidance  and  for  help  to  Thee; 
Thy  blessing  ask,  whate'er  we  do. 
And  in  Thy  strength  our  work  pursue. 


256  teachers'  meetings. 

L.  M.  OOl.  T.  22. 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  His  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  : 

2.  "There,"  saith  the  Saviour,  "I  will  be, 
Amidst  this  little  company  ; 

To  them  I  will  unveil  my  face, 

And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3.  We  meet  at  Thy  command,  O  Lord, 
Eelying  on  Thy  faithful  word  ; 

ISIow  send  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

68.  78.  A-  49.  O  O  ^  .  T.  58S. 

^...^       Blessed  Saviour  I  Thou  hast  told  us, 
In  the  midst  of  two  or  three, 
Thou  art  present  to  behold  us, 
If  we  humbly  call  on  Thee ; 
Blessed  promise, — blessed  promise, — 
May  we  Thy  salvation  seel 

2.  O  instruct  us,  gracious  Master, 
While  Thy  tender  lambs  we  guide ; 

May  we  lead  them  to  green  pasture, 

By  the  living  water's  side. 
Where  the  fountain  of  salvation 

Pours  its  soul-refreshing  tide. 

3.  Lord,  we  bring  our  charge  before  Thee, 
Little  ones  of  Thine  own  fold  ; 

Teach  them.  Saviour,  to  adore  Thee, 

As  those  children  did  of  old. 
Who  sang  praises,  high  hosannas. 

When  the  hearts  of  men  were  cold. 


OPENING   AND   CLOSING  SCHOOL.  257 

4.  Haste  the  time  when  all  the  islands 

In  the  bosom  of  the  sea, 
And  the  lowlands,  plains  and  highlands, 

Shall  resound  with  praise  to  Thee  ; 
And  the  children  of  all  nations 

Shall  their  God  and  Saviour  see. 


OPENING  AND  CLOSING  SCHOOL. 

M.  Ot5*5.  T.596. 

We  come  to  sing  Thy  praise, 

We  meet  to  ofier  prayer, 
We  come  to  learn  of  wisdom's  ways  ; 
Blest  Saviour  I  meet  us  here ! 

2.  Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart, 
That,  while  we  raise  the  voice 

In  sacred  melody,  the  heart 
In  praises  may  rejoice. 

3.  And  when  the  offer'd  prayer 
Goes  upward  to  Thy  throne, 

May  we  in  each  petition  share, 
And  make  each  want  our  own. 

4.  And  as  Thy  Holy  Word 
We  study  and  are  taught, 

Let  every  truth  and  precept.  Lord, 
Be  with  Thy  blessing  fraught. 

5.  So  shall  the  hours  we  spend 
Together  in  this  place, 

Through  all  our  future  being  send 
The  savor  of  Thy  grace. 
17 


258  OPENING   AND   CLOSING   SCHOOL. 

S.  M.  SO^»  T.  22. 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more, 
O  Lord,  Thy  blessing  we  implore ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Be  with  us  then  throughout  Thy  day. 

2.  Our  fervent  prayer  to  Thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes  and  friends, 
And  when  we  in  Thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

3.  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar, 

And  praise  Thee  in  more  lofty  strain=, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 


S.  M.  SSO,  T.  582  or  59». 

Lord  fix  our  wandering  thoughts. 

Thy  sacred  word  to  hear 
With  deep  attention  and  with  love, 

With  reverence  and  with  fear. 

2.  Let  us  remember  still 
That  God  is  present  here; 

And  let  our  hearts  be  all  engaged 
W^hen  we  draw  near  in  prayer. 

3.  And  when  the  humble  notes 
Of  praise  our  lips  employ, 

Give  us  to  taste  the  sweet  delight 
Which  saints  in  heaven  enjoy. 

4.  Oh,  may  Thy  sacred  word 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast, 

And  let  us  all  by  grace  be  brought 
To  Christ,  the  promised  rest. 


OPENING    AND   CLOSING   SCHOOL.  259 

G.  M.  OOO.  T.  14. 

And  now  another  hour  is  past, 

Of  kind  instruction  given  ; 
And  this,  perhaps,  may  be  the  last 

On  this  side  hell  or  heaven  ! 

2.  And  is  it  so?  How  dread  the  thought, 
And  yet  indeed  how  true ! 

If  I  could  feel  it  as  I  ought. 
This  day,  what  should  I  do? 

3.  O  surely  prize  it  more  and  more, 
And  pray  that  God  would  give 

A  death  of  gain,  if  life  be  o'er, 
And  blessing,  if  I  live. 


88.  :s.  i4s.  Od7.  T.  585. 

Now  is  past  the  time  of  teaching. 

Ended  is  the  hour  we  love, 
Hnsli'd  the  voice  of  friends,  beseeching 
Us  to  seek  for  joys  above : 
Precious  Sabbaths ! 
Swiftly,  oh,  they  swiftly  move. 

2.  "Wake,  then,  every  tender  feeling, 
Ere  from  school  we  go  away  ; 

Saviour,  come.  Thy  grace  revealing. 
In  our  hearts  assert  Thy  sway  ; 
Bless  us,  parting. 
On  this  sacred  Sabbath  day. 

3.  Soon  our  Sabbaths  will  he  ended, 
All  our  Sabbath  hours  be  past ; 

Like  the  leaf  to  earth  descended. 
Withered  in  the  autumn  blast ; 
Life  is  passing, — 
We  must  see  the  grave  at  last. 


260  OPENING  AND   CLOSING  SCHOOL. 

4.  Then  may  heaven  be  beaming  o'er  us 
With  its  glories,  sunny  bright ; 

And,  with  millions  saved  before  us, 
May  we  join  in  worlds  of  light 
Praising  Jesus, 

Where  the  Sabbath  knows  no  night. 


338. 

For  a  season  called  to  part. 
Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 

To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever  present  Friend. 

2.  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 
Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 

Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3.  W^hat  we  each  have  now  been  taught, 
Let  our  memories  retain  ; 

May  we,  if  we  live,  be  brought 
Often  thus  to  meet  again. 

4.  Then,  if  Thou  instruction  bless. 
Songs  of  praises  shall  be  given  ; 

We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 

Here  on  earth,  and  there  in  heaven. 


T.iL 


339. 


T.  90. 


On  what  in  weakness  has  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  Thine,  yea  Thine  alone, 
To  make  it  spring  and  fruitful  grow: 
Do  Thou  the  plenteous  harvest  raise. 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

J.  Newton. 


OPENING  AND  CLOSING   SCHOOL.  261 

8.  M.  04r(J.  T.595. 

Once  more,  before  we  part, 

Bless  the  Redeemer's  name  ; 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  iieart 
Praise  and  adore  the  same. 

2.  Let  us  upon  His  word 

Still  live,  and  feed,  and  grow ; 

Let  us  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practice  what  we  know. 

Hart. 

L.  M.  tJ^L*  T.  22. 

Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  word  : 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2.  Though  we  are  guilty,  Thou  art  good ; 
Sprinkle  our  works  with  Jesus'  blood  : 
Give  every  fetter' d  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


Hart. 


4  1,.  342. 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

O  refresh  us,  :|j: 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2.  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

King  of  glory,  :||: 
Sway  Thy  sceptre  all  around. 


Shirley. 


262  BENEDICTIONS   AND   DOXOLOGIES. 


BENEDICTIONS  AND    DOXOLOGIES. 

343.* 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holj  Ghost,  be  with  us 
all,  Amenl 

L.M.  344.  T.22. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
The  love  of  God  so  highly  prized, 
The  Holy  Ghost's  communion  be 
With  all  of  us  most  sensibly. 

J.  de  Watte\-iile. 
8s.  &  7s.  040.  T.  167. 

May  the  groce  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above : 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
W^ith  each  other  in  the  Lord  : 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  aflbrd. 


NewtoQ. 
T.  185. 


346. 

The  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  in  His  favor 

As  His  chosen  property  ; 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  on  thee  ever, 

And  be  gracious  unto  thee  ; 
The  Lord  lift  His  countenance  most  gracious 

Upon  thee,  and  be  to  thee  propitious, 
And  His  peace  on  thee  bestow  ; 

Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so.  Latrobe 

*  Appendix,  p.  21. 


BENEDICTIONS   AND    DOXOLOGIES.  263 

88.  A  7s.  o4: 7 .  T.  167. 

Peace  be  to  this  congregation, 
Peace  to  every  soul  therein  ; 
Peace  which  flows  from  Christ's  salvation, 
Peace,  the  seal  of  cancell'd  sin  ; 
Peace  that  speaks  its  heavenly  Giver, 
Peace,  to  earthly  minds  unknown; 
Peace  divine  that  lasts  for  ever, 
Here  erect  its  glorious  throne. 


348, 


T.  5S1  or  83. 


Kow  with  angels  round  the  throne, 

Cherubim  and  seraphim, 

And  the  churcli  which  still  is  one, 

Let  us  swell  the  solemn  hymn  : 

Glory  to  the  great  I  am  I 

Calory  to  the  slaughter'd  Lamb! 

2.  Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  intinite. 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit  and  the  Word  ; 
As  it  was  all  worlds  before, 
Js,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

Conder. 

349. 

To  God  our  Immanuel,  made  fles^h  as  we  are, 

Our  Friend,  our  Redeemer,  and  Brother  most  dear, 

Be  lionor  and  glory  :  Let  with  one  accord 

All  people  say.  Amen  !  Give  prai.se  to  the  Lord. 

Gregor. 

L.  M.  OOL/.  T.  22. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  liere  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.    Bishop  Kenn. 


lis 


26-4  BENEDICTIONS   AND   DOXOLOGIES. 

L.  M.  oOl.  T.  22. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise  and  glory  given 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 


CM.  OO^.  T.  14 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God,  whom  we  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


78.  o5o.  T.ll, 

Praise  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  Him,  O  ye  heavenly  host — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

8s&7s.  0U4:.  T.18. 

Kow  the  Triune  God  confessing, 
God  the  Father's  name  adore; 
To  the  Son  give  praise  and  blessing : 
Bless  the  Spirit  evermore. 


355. 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 

Endless  praises  :|j: 
To  Jehovah,  three  in  one. 


T.  686. 


BENEDICTIONS   AND   DOXOLOGIES.  265 

S.  M.  356.  T.595. 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 

And  men  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 

And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


Watts. 


357, 


S.  M.  tJ%J£»  T.  596. 

To  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honors  raise; 
Glory  to  God,  the  eternal  Son  ; 
To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise. 


&  7s.  OOO.  T.  16T. 

Praise  the  God  of  all  creation, 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation  ; 

Praise  the  Spirit  from  above : 
Praise  the  fountain  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  One  Jehovah  give. 


78&6s.  oOy.  T.  151. 

To  Thee  be  praise  for  ever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings ; 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings : 
We'll  celebrate  Thy  glory, 

With  all  Thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joyful  story 

Of  Thy  redeeming  love. 


266  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

*^^U.  T.159 

Sing  Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord, 
Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice ; 
Exalt  our  God  with  one  accord, 
And  in  His  name  rejoice ; 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  Thou  ransom'd  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Until  in  realms  of  endless  light 
Your  praises  shall  unite. 

2.  There  we  to  all  eternity 

Shall  join  the  angelic  lays, 

And  sing  in  perfect  harmony 

To  God  our  Saviour's  praise; 

He  hath  redeem'd  us  by  His  blood, 

And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God  ; 

For  us,  for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain  : 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  : — Amen. 

J.  Swertner. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

8b.  &7s.  ODl.  T.  167. 

Hark,  the  voice  of  Jesus  crying. 

Who  will  go  and  work  to-day  ? 
Fields  are  white,  and  harvests  waiting, 

Who  will  bear  the  sheaves  away  ? 
Loud  and  long  the  Master  calleth, 

Rich  reward  he  offers  free  : 
Who  will  answer,  gladly  saying, 

"Here  am  I,  send  me,  send  me?" 

2.  If  you  cannot  cross  the  ocean. 

And  the  heathen  lands  explore, 
You  can  find  the  heathen  nearer. 
You  can  help  them  at  your  door ; 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  267 

If  you  cannot  give  your  thousands, 

You  can  give  the  widow's  mite ; 
And  the  least  you  give  for  Jesus 

Will  be  precious  in  His  sight. 

3.  If  you  cannot  speak  like  angels, 
If  you  cannot  preach  like  Paul, 

You  can  tell  the  love  of  Jesus, 

You  can  say  He  died  for  all. 
If  you  cannot  rouse  the  wicked 

With  the  judgment's  dread  alarms, 
You  can  lead  the  little  children 

To  the  Saviour's  waiting  arms. 

4.  Let  none  hear  you  idly  saying, 
"There  is  nothing  I  can  do," 

While  the  sons  of  men  are  dying, 

And  your  Master  calls  for  you. 
Take  the  task  He  gives  you  gladly, 

Let  His  work  your  pleasure  be. 
Answer  quickly,  when  He  calleth: 

"  Here  am  I,  send  me,  send  me." 

D.  March. 

10s.*  oD^. 

Abide  with  me !     Fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord,  with  me  abide ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me ! 

2.  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me! 

3.  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour  ; 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
W^ho  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  oh,  abide  with  me  I 

*  Songs  of  Gladness,  p.  64,    [English]. 


268  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

4.  I  fear  no  foe  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness; 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  victory? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me ! 

5.  Hold  then  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes  ; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows  flee, 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

H.  F.  Lyte. 

78.  &65.*  ODO.  T.151. 

Jerusalem  the  golden, 

With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  Tliy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  oppressed, 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  me  there, 
W^hat  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare! 

2.  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 
All  jubilant  with  song. 

And  bright  with  many  an  angel 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
There  is  the  throne  of  David, 

And  there  from  toil  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 

3.  And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 
Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 

For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 
Oh  land  that  seest  no  sorrow, 

Oh  state  that  fear'st  no  strife, 
Oh  royal  land  of  flowers. 

Oil  realm  and  home  of  life ! 
*  Echo  to  Happy  Voices,  No,  126. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  269 

4.  Oh  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect; 
Oh  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 

And  Spirit  ever  blest.     Amen. 

Bernard  of  Cluny. 

364. 

Shall  we  gather  at  the  river, 

Where  bright  angel  feet  have  trod ; 

With  its  crystal  tide  forever, 
Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God  ? 

CHORUS. 

Yes,  we'll  gather  at  the  river. 
The  beautiful,  the  beautiful  river. 
Gather  with  the  saints  at  the  river 
That  flows  by  the  throne  of  God. 

2.  On  the  margin  of  the  river, 
Washing  up  its  silver  spray, 

AVe  will  walk  and  worship  ever, 
All  the  happy  golden  day. 

CHORUS. 

3.  Ere  we  reach  the  shining  river. 
Lay  we  every  burden  down  ; 

Grace  our  spirits  will  deliver. 
And  provide  a  robe  and  crown. 

•      CHORUS. 

4.  At  the  smiling  of  the  river, 
Mirror  of  the  Saviour's  face, 

Saints  whom  death  will  never  sever, 
Lift  their  songs  of  saving  grace. 

CHORUS. 
*  Happy  Voices,  No.  220. 


270  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

5.  Soon  we'll  reach  the  silver  river, 
Soon  our  pilgrimage  will  cease ; 

Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  melody  of  peace. 

CHORUS. 


CM.  Sou,  T.U. 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

Willi  sweetness  tills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 

And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2.  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 
Kor  can  the  memory  find 

A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  Name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind ! 

3.  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart ! 
O  Joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 

To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4.  But  what  to  those  who  find?     Ah  !  this 
Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 

The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is. 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5.  Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be ; 

Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now, 
And  through  eternity  1 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux. 


INDEX. 


Abide  with  me  I 

According  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  dread  and  solemn  hour, 

Again  another  fleeting  year,   . 

Alas!  and  did  my  vSaviour  bleed, 

All  glory  to  the  sov'reign  Good, 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name, 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 

All  the  world  give  praises  due,    . 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross?  . 

And  am  I  born  to  die? 

And  now  another  hour  is  past, 

And  will  the  Judge  descend? 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

Angels,  where'er  we  go,  attend,    . 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat,  . 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 

As  birds  their  infant  brood  protect,    , 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more, 

Awake  and  sing  the  song,       .  , 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 


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64 

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190 

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54 

43 

100 

211 

169 

258 

138 

238 

137 


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272 


INDEX. 


B. 


Begone,  unbelief  I  for  my  Saviour  is  near 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door ! 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace,    . 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head;, 

Be  present  at  our  table,  Lord  I 

Be  present  with  Thy  servants,  Lord ! 

Be  with  me.  Lord,  where'er  I  go, 

Blessed  Saviour!  Thou  hast  told  us, 

Blest  are  they,  supremely  blest, 

Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds, 

Blest  is  the  work,  my  God  and  King, 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow. 

Bright  and  joyful  ia  the  morn, 


Children,  do  you  love  each  other?     . 
Children,  hear  the  melting  story, 
Children  of  God  lack  nothing, 
Children  of  Jerusalem, 
Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
Christiana  dismiss  your  fears, 
Christ,  my  rock,  my  sure  defence, 
Christ  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  glorious. 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  I  . 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  on  ua  breathe. 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
Come,  let  us  join  with  one  accord. 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 
Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare,  . 
Come,  Thou  Almighty  King ! 
Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 


INDEX. 


273 


Day  by  day  the  manna  fell,    . 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders, 

Days  and  weeks  and  months  returning, 

Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me, 

Dearest  of  names,  our  Lord,  our  King, 

Death  has  been  here  and  borne  away, 

Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord, . 


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232 
122 
194 
193 
261 


Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 
Except  the  Lord  our  labors  bless, 


182 
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Faith  is  a  precious  grace, 
Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss,. 
For  a  season  called  to  part,     . 
For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be,     . 
For  ever  with  the  Lord  ! 
Fountain  of  wisdom,  source  of  truth, 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, , 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 


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260 
109 
207 
251 
84 
221 


Gentle  Jesus,  meek  and  mild, 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise, 
Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken, 
Glory  to  the  Father  give,  . 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
God  of  every  land  and  nation, 
Go,  my  soul,  go  every  day,     . 
Go  to  dark  Gethsemane,  . 
Go  when  the  morning  shineth. 
Grant,  most  gracious  Lamb  of  God, 
Great  God  of  nations,  now  to  Thee, 
Great  God,  our  feeble  efforts  own. 
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145 

41 

234 

78 

73 

150 

115 

235 

252 


274 


INDEX. 


Great  God,  Thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand,     . 
Great  High-priest,  we  view  Thee  stooping, 
Great  Jehovah !  we  adore  Thee, . 
Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah  !    . 


H. 

Hail,  all  hail,  victorious  Lord  and  Saviour,  . 

Hail  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail! 

Hail,  Church  of  Christ,  bought  with  His  blood. 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! . 

Hail,  Thou  wondrous  infant  stranger ! 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed. 

Happiness,  delightful  name,  . 

Happy  soul,  thy  days  are  ended,  . 

Happy  the  children  who  are  gone,     . 

Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord,     . 

Hark  the  angels  singing. 

Hark  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes. 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing. 

Hark,  the  voice  of  Jesus  crying,  . 

Hark,  what  mean  those  holy  voices,  . 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time,  . 

Hear  the  royal  proclamation, 

Here,  gracious  God,  low  at  Thy  feet, 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

Holy  Trinity!         .... 

Hosanna!  raise  the  pealing  hymn,    , 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord, 

How  great  the  bliss  to  be  a  sheep  of  Jesns,    . 

How  lost  was  my  condition, 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine. 

How  serious  is  the  charge, 

How  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour, 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight,     . 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds, 

How  sweet  Thy  dwellings,  Lord,  how  fair, 


INDEX. 


275 


I. 

I  am  a  little  child,  you  see,     . 

If  Christ  is  mine  then  all  is  mine, 

If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent, 

I  hear  the  words  of  love, . 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus,     . 

I'll  glory  in  nothing  but  only  in  Jesus, 

I  love  the  Lord  !  He  lent  an  ear, 

I  love  the  Lord  who  died  for  me, 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 

I'm  a  pilgrim  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I'm  but  a  traveler  here,     . 

Immanuel,  to  Thee  we  sing,   . 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  bestow. 

Is  God  my  strong  salvation,    . 

I  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 

I  want  to  be  an  angel, 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  will  a  little  pilgrim  be, 

I  will  rejoice  in  God  my  Saviour, 

I  would  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stny. 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home,  . 

Jerusalem,  the  golden, 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be,    . 

Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory,  . 

Jesus,  hear  our  prayer, 

Jesus,  I  love  Thy  charming  name, 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul,     . 

Jesus  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 


276 


INDEX. 


Jesus'  mercies  never  fail,  . 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  Leaven  is  gone, 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 
Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me, . 
Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee, 
Jesus,  Thou  art  the  sinners'  fiiend, 
Jesus,  Thy  love  exceeds  by  far, 
Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet, 
Jesus,  who  died,  is  now, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move, 
Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come, 
Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea,    . 
Just  as  Thou  art,  without  one  trace, 


L. 


Laden  with  guilt  and  fall  of  fears, 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee, 

Little  children,  love  each  other. 

Little  drops  of  water. 

Little  travelers  Zionward, 

Lo,  He  Cometh!  countless  trumpets. 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 

Lord,  at  Thy  table  1  behold, 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 

Lord,  fix  our  wandering  thoughts. 

Lord,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine, 

Lord  Jesus,  we  bless  Thee  that  Thou  wast  a 

Lord  Jesus,  who  before  Thy  passion. 

Lord  of  Life,  now  sweetly  slumber, 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above. 

Lord,  take  my  heart  just  as  it  is,  . 

Lord,  Thou  hast  called  Thy  servant  home, 

Love  is  the  theme  of  saints  above, 


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187 

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97 

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261 

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258  a 
113  1 
215^ 

child. 

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78 

179 

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114 

192 

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130 

INDEX. 


277 


M. 


May  Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless  Lamb, 
May  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing,     . 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain,     . 
My  country, 'tis  of  thee, 
My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by,  . 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord,     . 
My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
My  Father,  when  I  come  to  Thee, 
My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day,    . 
My  God  a  man,  a  man  indeed,     . 
My  God,  I  love  Thee !  not  because,  . 
My  God,  the  covenant  of  Thy  love, 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys,    . 
My  Saviour  God,  my  sov'reign  Prince, 
My  soul,  awake  and  render,    . 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard. 
My  times  are  in  Thy  hand !    . 

N. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 

Not  what  these  hands  have  done, 

Now  be  the  Gospel  banner, 

Now  is  past  the  time  of  teaching, 

Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep, 

Now  let  our  hearts  rejoin. 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 

Now  the  Triune  God  confessing, 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song !     . 

Now  with  angels  round  the  throne,    . 

0. 

O  Comforter,  God,  Holy  Ghost, 
O  could  we  but  love  that  Saviour, 


278 


INDEX. 


O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness,     . 

O  Father  of  mercy,  be  ever  ador'd, 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing, 

O  happy  day  that  stays  my  choice, 

O  head  so  full  of  bruises ! 

O  how  soft  that  bed  must  be, 

O  Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 

O  Lord,  how  vile  am  I,     . 

O  love,  thou  fathomless  abyss, 

O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem, 

Once  more  before  we  part. 

One  prayer  I  have, — all  prayers  in  one,  . 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought,  . 

One  there  is  above  all  others. 

On  Jordan's  banks  the  baptist's  cry,  . 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand. 

On  what  in  weakness  has  been  sown, 

O  send  forth  the  Bible,  more  precious  than 

O  Son  of  God  and  man  receive, 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God  ! 

O  tell  me  no  more, 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 

O  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime, 

O  timely  happy,  timely  wise, 

Our  heavenly  Father,  source  of  love^ 

Over  the  ocean  wave,  far,  far  away, 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found,  , 


gold. 


Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright. 
Peace  be  to  this  congregation. 
Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair. 
Poor  and  needy  though  I  be,        . 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praises,  thanks  and  adoration. 
Praise  the  God  of  all  creation. 
Praise  the  name  of  God  most  high, 


INDEX. 


Praise  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  we  render, 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Precious  Saviour,  of  salvation, 
Present  your  bodies  to  the  Lord, . 
Preserved  by  Thine  almighty  power. 


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Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart, 


40 


Kemember  thy  Creator  now,  . 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Kock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me. 


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184 
105 


S. 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 

Saviour — King  1  in  hallowed  union, 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 

Saviour  of  Thy  chosen  race, 

See,  my  soul,  God  ever  blest, . 

See  the  kind  shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 

Shall  we  gather  at  the  river,  . 

Show  pity  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive, . 

Sing  Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord, 

Sinners  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 

Softly  the  night  is  sleeping,    . 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang,    . 

Sovereign  of  worlds!  display  Thy  power 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed. 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear,  . 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows. 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 


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65 

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269 

96 

266 

91 

60 

143 

225 

253 

158 

158 

243 

56 

75 


280 


INDEX. 


Teacher  divine,  we  bow  the  knee. 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King, 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days,    . 

Thanks  and  praise,  :||:       . 

The  author  of  salvation, 

The  Bible,  the  Bible  more  precious  than  gold, 

Thee  we  address  in  humble  prayer,    . 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name ! 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength  and  tower, 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

The  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  hand. 

The  hours'  decline  and  setting  sun, 

The  lambs  of  Jesus,  who  are  they, 

The  Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high,  . 

The  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  in  His  favor,  . 

The  moment  comes,  the  only  one. 

The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness. 

The  Sunday-school  army  has  gathered  once  more, 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries :  escape  to  the  mountain 

The  wise  men  from  the  East  adored, . 

There  is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  blood. 

There  is  a  happy  land,  far,  far  away, 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight. 

There  is  a  time,  we  know  not  when. 

There's  a  song  the  angels  sing. 

This  day  belongs  to  God  alone,    . 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

Thou  dear  Eedeemer,  dying  Lamb, 

Thou  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 

Thou,  Jesus,  art  our  King, 

Though  but  a  little  child  I  am. 

Thy  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light, 

Time,  what  an  empty  vapor  'tis. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  God,  our  Immanuel,  made  flesh  as  we  are, 


INDEX. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

To  God  the  Father's  throne,  . 

To  God,  the  only  wise, 

To  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes,  . 

To  Thee  be  praise  for  ever, 

To  Thee,  God  Holy  Ghost,  we  pray 

To  Thee,  O  blessed  Saviour, 

'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 


u. 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb, 


W. 

"Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
We  are  but  young,  yet  we  may  sing, 
'We  are  not  orphans  on  the  earth. 
We  are  out  on  an  ocean  sailing,  . 
We  bring  no  glittering  treasures, 
We  come  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
AVe  sing  Thy  praise,  exalted  Lamb,  . 
We  speak  of  tlie  realms  of  the  blest, 
Welcome,  delightful  morn,     . 
Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
AVe're  traveling  home,  to  heaven  above. 
What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure,    . 
What  good  news  the  angels  bring. 
What  praise  to  Thee,  my  Saviour, 
What  secret  hand  at  morning  light,  . 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God,  . 
What  various  hindrances  we  meet,     . 
When  for  some  little  insult  given, 
When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear,  . 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross,   . 
W^hen  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 


282 


INDEX. 


When  little  Samuel  woke, 
When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
When  shall  the  voice  of  singing, 
When  we  devote  our  j^outli  to  God, 
Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands 
Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord. 
While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun, 
Whither,  pilgrims,  are  you  going  ? 
Who  are  these  in  bright  array  ? 
Who  shall  sing,  if  not  the  children  ? 
Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die, 
With  humble  prayer,  oh,  may  I  read, 
Witness,  ye  men  and  angels  now, 


Page. 

217 
198 
224 
117 

81 
256 
236 
205 
209 
143 
238 

37 
116 


Y. 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne,        .  .  .  265 

Ye  servants  of  God,  your  great  Master  proclaim,      .    141 


TUNES, 


Coronation.    C.  11. 


Oliver  Ilolden. 


S 


# 


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All  liiiil  the  power  of  Jesus' name!  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 


r  *f  i    ■      I I 

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ti 


Bring  forth  the  royal    di  -  a  -  dem,  And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ; 


^tli^'^J^+r^-^-H-^-^-J-J^-J^'^ 


0-^—0—0- 

II  II 

Bring  forth  the  royal    di  -  a-dem,  And  crown  him  Lord  of  all 


-.fn^Ei^L. 


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Arlington.    C.  M. 


:S-^- 


Ai)i)roach,  my  soul,  the  mercj'-seat,  "Where  Jesus  answers  prayor : 
J     ^    ^'  *^   "^*-   ^._*   Q     -^  -*-   ^'  ^    ^ 


pies 


^nrziiy 


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25 


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There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet;  For  none  can  perish    there. 


— *_! — u_^r,cj;c 


Ortonville.    C.  M. 

'      !       Ill 


Hastings. 


i^i^lii 


How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds.  In    a      believer's    ear 


(2 «-j2__«,-i5«i2., 


iifei^^iig^teE^iS 


It  soothes    his     sor  -  rows,  heals      his  wounds,  And 


^ 1       a 1 — « #-r£=- — ^»^ «' r 


-9 ,- 


§ii? 


drives    a  -  way    }iis     lear,    And  drives  H- way    his     ie.a\ 


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irZTJl-Z!^ 


hs*© — #-|— 

"I     r 


?lii_i 


AntiOCL      C.  M.  Air  froM  Hitiide 


roiii  Hiiiidei.         J   y  y 


to  the  world,  the  Lord    is  come,  i^-.-i  eartli  r^- 
L-t      lv    -    ry 


-^.-5-: 


ceive    her     kin^; 


L-t      fV    -    ry  heart    pi--- 


9-§?f 


3 


j                     p;tre     him 

room.  And  heav"n  and  nature  sing.      And 
e        »    a    o    s 

14^"^  i- 

V       "      *'"•       '   0     S      *"'9      . 

1    "/"•T^"        ^ 

■■1 

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1 ^ — L^_^_^_^_I 

And  heav- 


.         heav"n  aud  nature  sing,  And  heav'n,  And  heav'n  and  nature  sing.  _ 


V  r 

sing,  And  heav'n  and  nature  sing,  And  heav'n  aud  nature  sins 


Christmas.    C.  M. 


Handel. 


~-zN 


--i 


^         ^  -  -o    f*^    &    p         J^ 

I  i  I 

A  -  wake,  my  soul,  stretcli  ev'-  ry  nerve.  And  press  with 


wwfsmm 


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-©— *'-^ 


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vi  -  gour      on 


heav'nly  race  demands    tliy 


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-p._2: 


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© — «- 


i  ^ 


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zeal,  And     an   immortal  crown,    Anf 


m   immort;d  crown. 


§zz^  ^— ^ — pg--ijg-gte-4-^~ 


^^■^ 


Balerma.    C.  K 


i- 


1^ 


Come,  trembling  sinner,  in  vhose  breast  A  thousand  tho'ts  revolve ;. 


--ti 


.filzCCE 


.-!-,-4-*'-U-'^J, 


[,  And  mak 

_^^  Q_^    g_*     5?_*     s-^r^— *>^ 


Come, with  j'our  guilt  and  fear  opjjre&s'd,  And  make  this  last  resolve. 

I 


(2- 


Dundee.    C.  LI. 


/^, 


\\  lien  rising  from  the  bed  of  dea"th,  O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear. 


■^  -.^   -(^  ■«>■    -r-^ 


^     I 


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!  ay  r    I  ^  I         ^^<^ 

I  I   see  my    Maker    face  to   face^  Oh,  how  shall  I      ap-pear? 


Bjl^gjggzipEpg^l 


±~-^ 


^l=i=-82tir=^it::*: 


Pr.  L.  M.i5on. 


-»— ^' 2? ^- 


A  cli-irg?  tokec-p     I     have.   A      God  to    glo  -    ri      -     f y ; 


-*--*9.    -r^     ^ 


-izjii: 


^i^ 


V  _^_5^^[: 


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A     uev-er-dy  -  ing  sor.l  to  save,  Ar.d  fit   it     for    the      sky. 


gSE?Ei.=E[^:?; 


1^ 


^^5-. 


La!:an.    S.  M. 


rr.  L.  Masou. 


!-G 


My        soui.  be    on  thy  guard,  Ten  thousand  foes  a  -  rise 
■#--#--#-i^     ■»9-     A-   ~   -^    ^    ^ 


a-  ^-<2 }-a "'~ I-       zzTur^zzL !-— ^r 


ipilii^SliMa 


li;-'   hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard  To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

'  ->!; — Vw-  g-'^-g-r p 


h' 


Ji 


f^^ 


St.  Thomas.    S.  H. 


Handel.     ' 

/TV 


1  f  •^  '  I    I 

Grace!  "ti.s    a    charmin;^  sound,  Har-mo -nious  to     the     eir; 


■    i    r  I    —  "" 


-«-J. 


:d:p 


J-J 


lle.iv'u  with  the  echo   shall  resound.  And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 


:^=: 


A    n^ 


■^^ 


iii:3iiiiil^iiii 


I       I 

Hebron.    L.  M. 


Dr.  L.  Mason. 


{  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 

i  I      '     I 


Shake  ofFdull  sloth,  and  early  rise,  To  pay  thy  morning  sacr.fice. 


I 


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IV 


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Hamburg.      L.  M.  Dr.  L.  Mason. 

I        re    -    sign,;  Lord,  'tis  e- 


:im^mS=SS3x;i^ 


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1^  •*■ 

"\\  hat  sinners   val  -  ue, 


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I 
noiigh    that   thou    art      mine:    I    sliall  be  -  hold     tli\ 


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bliss  -  lul      face,  And  stand  complete  in    righteous  -  ness. 

iill 


•©—#—#- 


ti^Lizi: 


1 

Duke  Street.    L.  M. 


1 — \ 


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S;i  -  vicnir    aud     my  God  !  'Well  may  this  gluw  -  ing 


H> 


I     I      I 


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lii'nrt  ri-  -  joice,  And  tell  thy  good- iiess   all     a -broad. 


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iliiiiilSS 


ZADOC.    7s.    6  lines. 


1.  Rock  of  Ages,  cle  t  for  mel  Let  me  hide  myself  iu  thee. 
D.C.  Be  of  sin  the  douijle  CLire,Cleause  me  from  its  guilt  aud  pow'r. 


I  D.C. 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood  From  thy  riven  side  that  flowed 


^-#^-J^,1^ 


i±^=a=EEtE?ESs 


#-^^ 


^# 


10 


Winter. 


/  /  /  /  Ssymour,    7s. 

Come,  my  soal,  thy  suit  prepure,  Jei^us  loves  to  answei-  pi\t,,  t- 


§ill=E^Eliii=-E^P»ES 


le  that  bids  us  humbly  pray  Sends  us  not  uubie^sea 
■0-     ^    -^    -0-^       i-^  -9-   '-^    ^ 


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Kenion.    7s. 


Tr.  Malaii. 

.J__J_ 


I    of       the     heav'ulv  Kinj 


Children    of       the     heav'ulv  King,  As     \e      iour-ix^v. 


sweet' V      sing;  Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy    praise,  Glorious 


^^Cg— g     1^1 |-g  -  (g-  -^6>— g- — -1- 4- 

1 j_ — f-zit:@._t r, — _.i±;.__^.it=l 1 


The  morning  ligbt  is  breaking,  The  darkness  disappears 


rq:i: 


ii^ipSi|i=i^=! 


The  sons  of  earth  are  waking  To    pen  -  i  -  ten-tial  tears ; 


^^^J^^^^^k 


.VU-,, 


A 


m 


Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean  Brings  tidings  from  afar, 


12 


r9 \-h»—* 


M-J-. 


:p^ri=«: 


--gr^f^— FF 


Of   nations  in  commotion,  Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

:pz;fzEj=?z:»=:«?zfc-_q 

#— ^ — r-hs — 


Portuguese  Hymn.    lis. 


1 


Ta-a 


How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord,  Is  laid  for  vour 


r-#— #-#- 


^-^ 


Fi=^s  i= 


^yv- 


N  S 


faith  in  his  excellent  word !  "What  more  can  he  say  than  to 
'    I^-^#-r^— *-«-r 


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ggHii^iiiSii 


you  he  iKitli  s-ii.l.   You  who  unto    Je-sus  for    refuge  havt 


■■e*r. 


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§ii^?^5:i^ 


1/    't^ 


13 


•^  ■>>. —  *f  -0-     -^ 

fled,     Yon  wlio  unto     Jo  -  sus  for     re-fuge  li*ve  fieil  ? 


I  psTJ-Ji-tf '*'-<  **-«-.* -1-*— #-#-r* — •-.-•-r-'iTT 


Harwell.    83,  7s. 

N  ^  J 


Dr.  L.  Mason. 


^-=^-=4^ 


Hark  I  ten  thousand  liarps  and  voices  Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ;  "I 
Jesus  reigns,  and  lieav  u  rejoices  :  Jesus  reii^ns,  tlie  God  of  love.  / 
D.C.  Halle  -  lu - jah :  Halle-lu-jah:  Halle -lu-jah,  A   -  men. 


N     N 


T     ^  ^  i^  •  ^ 


^i^iSl^t 


'-'^■ 


See  !  he  sits  on  yonder  th  one  I  Jesus  rules  the  world  alone ; 
-^*  ^4IL^JLJL    M.A.  >      ^   ^  ^  ^   >      !     D.  c. 

i^z*zpt,tt*zrar 


ggg 


#-*- 


-Ll. 


-V— >W- 


zizazpsiiz 


I 


^   z'  1^  i^  •  k^ 

Italian  Hymn.    6s,  4s. 


§ 


Come,  thnn    Al  -  mi^iit    -  j'   Kinj 


af^ 


^      a.    ♦ 


:?T?^ 


Help      us     thv 


14 


-e-s 


m^MS^EiE^mt^ 


m^ 


name  to     sing,     Help  us      to  praise !     Fa-ther,    all 

^        ^  -^    i^-J_ '    '     -^  ^  -^ 


^» — S— ^— F  S — * — * 


glo 


^.1 


ri   -   ou 


O'er   all       vie     -    to    -     ri   -    ous, 


V-- 


^- — ^ — ^— F 


d=:H=:. 


-J^-]- 


^- »- »— [-^ # g-[-Si  --y;; 


Come  and  reign  o    -    ver      us,    An  -  cient    of     days. 


2  Jesius,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies; 

Now  make  them  fall ! 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  sfay'd: 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend! 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend! 


Saviour,  like  a  Sliepherd  lead  us.    8s,  7s,  &  4s.    l-^' 


-K-V-N-Vr 


s  s 


Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  wb.  Much  we  need  thy  tend'rest  care ; 
We  are  thine,  do  thou  befriend  us,  Be  the  Guardian  ol  our  way ; 


0—0-0-^-0 


I  In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us,  For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare. 

Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us.  Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 


-^-V- 


:r=F^ 


^ 


:qi=^ 


j        S   S  K-Hp 


-0 — 0  —0-0-0-0- 


:er:i 


Blessed  Jesus,  Blessed  Jesus,  Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are ; 
Hear  young  children  when  they  pray. 


9% 


-^-«- 


K^ 


-C—Gh 


tz^i 


W=^=^=W=fir. 


v-/- 


Blessed  Jesus,  Blessed  Jesns.Tlion  hast  bonorht  us,  thine  we  are. 
Hear  young  children  wlieii  they  pray. 
^\ 
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m 


t|2. 


i^^^Sl 


16 


The  Morning  Star. 


F.  F.  Hagen. 


6t;ir !  thy  cheer  -  in 


f 


I 

light         Can     dis- 


--¥ 


Chorus. 


s^:n* 


:-|i2 


pel  the  gloom  of  night ;  Light  divine,  come  and  shine,  Come  and 

I 


Chorus.  II  I  I 

shine,  Light  di  -  vine,      In  this  dark  -  some   heart  of  .mine 


ai^-^rfigtrrt 


m 


Thine  effulgence,  glorious  light, 
Far  exceeds  the  snn  so  bright ; 
Jesus,  thou  canst  bestow, 
Jesus,  thou  canst  bestow 
More  than  thousand  suns  can  do. 


Joyful  beam,  thy  light  we.see, 
■Willingly  we  follow  thee ; 


Fairest  Star,  near  and  far. 
Near  and  far,  Fairest  Star, 
Christ  as  God,  we  thee  revere. 

Therefore,  oh,  thou  Light  divine 
Come  without  delay  and  shine ; 
Jesus  come,  make  thy  home, 
Jesus  come,  make  thy  home 
In  my  heart ;  Lord  Jesus,  come. 


Hosanna.      (Double  Chorus.)    Gregor.      1 7 


:^^^^- 


IIo      -      sau  -  na,  Blessed  is  lie  that  comes, 


-v-\- 


9ie: 


^p^^^g^^^rgl 


IIo    -    sa:i  -  n;i, 

■0-^  ■#-    s  s 


#— »- 


9^^==.^^ 


^i 


::^«— U: 


r         '       S  ,S  1      i 

i      ^a    1      1 

g--  !iEtg 

~P      -»a~" 

,      ^             ;         ;        1-— - 

_.J.__ 

___p_j_!5 -«._«»—»   ;: 

Elessed  is  He  that 

1 

comes, 

■*- 

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l_L.     >• 

?^  f    4   9      0     I 

IIo      -      s;i!i-na, 

1 ~ 



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18 


t^ 


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Blessed  is  He  that 


j-f-^-*- 


I 


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TT 


g 


i^P 


Ho      -      san  -  na, 


?ii- 


I?- 


s  s 


:?=5 


zr 


^-i=. 


He  rliat  conies  io  the  name  of  tlie  Lord, 


2ircrt— tz*--?; 


J=fz'zw$i=i 


#-#-♦ 


J? 


^  >  ^  ^  r    y  [7- 


-ft--^ 


-0   9-0—9 


't^^'^hSt- 


•-n^: 


Ele-sed  is  He  that      conies,        He  that  comes  in  the  name  of  the 


-I — ^— — »- 


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W 


-^rXrt  i/  >■ 


19 


-fx 


•^-^-^-.^ 


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IIo  -  san   -   na,  Blessed  is  He  that  comes, 


^-J-,^. 


«   ^   • 


m 

Lor. 


I^ZlTI 


-?if 


9^-=^. 


^ — F^* — *~  '^  ~^f  ^ — •—  J — • 


Ho 

0 

-  san  -  na, 

Ho 

■  san 

-  na. 

a 

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Blessed  is  He  that  comes, 


Ho -san  -  na,  He 


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20 


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# — 0-  -0 


-h 


-^^- 


^S=J=F=^^ 


Ho 


9^ 


1-^"    i  I 

in  the  high  -  est. 


_hN  J- ^ 


•-•-#- 


9: 


Ilo-saaua  Id  the  higli 


W^ 


r 

est, 


-: ^- 


IIo    -    ?an  -  na, 


Ho       -       san 


§^=^E^: 


1 


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Ho      -      san  -  na. 

W — ^-1 W- 


m 


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21 


H  m-na  in  the  highest,  Ho  -  san-na  in  the    high     -      est. 


—  ^~  ~-  ""^  "^-_#  •»-        0    0  "^-^^  ~      m 

Qyi^=izr:i:::=s__*=rz=:rSzn=:z:^zg:ifci 


The  Bensiiction. 


C.  Gregor.  1784. 


^ro--^-!^- »  --^  -Fl— ^— ^^+^+-ir^ — ^^©^^^ 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus    Chrirt,   and  the  love    of 


tf-pfij- 


§^5e:s:gzg 


~i — r- 


^— 5-P 


-I — r-r 


^3e§; 


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-  -=l — I — ^ — #1 — H".- 


God,    And  the  coni-mu  -  nion  of   the   Ho-ly  Ghost,  Be 


§}^^ 


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22 


I  ^\lLa    li-      all,      Bo  witli      us      all,     A  iin.'i; 

1  ^E?^^=EEfe?E^3i^^Sf 


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Major  and  Minor. 


Single  Chants.    No.  1. 


sm 


JP-    "*        C2_  ^      -^^       -^         -^         ^        S 


I      I 


No.    2.  Dr.  Ay]  ward,  c.  17  S4. 


9JmS 


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